Glaucoma Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied as the evidence does not support a relationship between his current disabilities and his military service.,Service connection cannot be granted based on herbicide exposure, as there is no credible evidence that he was exposed to such agents during his service.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, to include glaucoma, as the evidence does not support that any such condition began during service or is related to service in any way.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disability and bilateral eye disabilities other than conjunctivitis and irritated eyes, finding that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's glaucoma is granted service connection and an initial rating of 30% for duodenal ulcer with GERD. The issues regarding left knee and back disorders are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's eye condition, including glaucoma and cataracts, is related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of glaucoma.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability (torticollis) was previously denied in July 1971, and new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia is not warranted as it does not constitute a recognized disability for VA purposes.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for an eye disability, including glaucoma, as there was no evidence showing a link between the current condition and service. The appellant's eyes were normal during active duty and post-service diagnosis of glaucoma occurred many years after separation.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and glaucoma, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease.,Service connection was also denied for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy status post-surgical repair for bilateral detached retinas and glaucoma is secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's right eye iritis with angle closure glaucoma has not resulted in any loss of visual acuity, muscle function, or incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest. Therefore, the current ratings for his service-connected right eye disability are denied.

The Board has decided to remand five issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including rhinitis with itchy throat and pharyngitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), left knee disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral glaucoma.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's eye disorders. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to obtain missing STRs, including those from Standby Reserves and Army National Guard periods, and to provide the Veteran with a comprehensive examination if necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right eye disorder, diagnosed as CRAO with neovascular glaucoma, status post right evisceration with placement of implant/right temporal tarsorrhaphy, as secondary to his service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for other specified trauma and stress related disorder (previously rated as mood disorder) is granted with an effective date of September 1, 2006. The case is remanded for further action on the claims for glaucoma secondary to service-connected disabilities and chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending claims on appeal, including those for service connection and ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, and tinnitus have been reopened. Service connection is granted for tinnitus but denied for chest problems/blood clot in lungs. Other issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to insufficient evidence in the record, particularly regarding his right eye disability. The claims will be remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.