Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sickle cell disease, glaucoma of the right eye, avascular necrosis of the right hip, and a renal disorder. The Board found that the Veteran's sickle cell disease preexisted his service and was not aggravated by it.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a vision disorder and skin disorder, as well as his requests for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU have all been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of either condition related to service or secondary to any other service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations have been denied. The claim of service connection for right pes planus has been reopened, but the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any bilateral eye disorder.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for the remaining issues prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have glaucoma and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma as secondary to his service-connected type 2 diabetes, finding that there was no evidence of a causal relationship between the two conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be etiologically related to noise exposure during active military service, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, sarcoidosis, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD), glaucoma, and chronic sinusitis are all service-connected based on direct evidence of their onset during military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a current diagnosis of glaucoma and establishing a link between the condition and in-service elevated intraocular tension.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current eye disability related to military service or to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's color blindness is considered a congenital defect and precluded by law from being service connected.

The Veteran's service-connected glaucoma has rendered him unable to perform basic activities of daily living and requires the aid and attendance of his wife. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The issues of increased ratings and service connection are not addressed as this matter has been returned to the AOJ.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records from an outside clinic. The claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's bilateral retinal detachment with macular puckering, status post laser repair with glaucoma and cataracts has been rated at 10 percent since February 13, 2012. The appeal is denied as the claim for a higher rating remains unsuccessful.

The Veteran's appeal was granted for service connection and increased ratings in various conditions, with some issues resulting in new and material evidence being submitted.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected bilateral open angle glaucoma was denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point during the period on appeal.

The Board has granted the appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease. The secondary service connection claims are remanded for further development.

The Board finds that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and glaucoma are not related to his active duty service, and thus denies these claims.