Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, but remanded the claims for glaucoma and psychiatric disorder, as well as the evaluation of left ear hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye glaucoma, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and his in-service assault.

The Board denied service connection for hair loss, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, vision loss in both eyes (claimed as glaucoma and cataracts), and PTSD and bipolar disorder, to include nightmares, night sweats, and sleep disturbance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date than May 3, 2023, for a 100 percent rating for bilateral, end-stage glaucoma with vitreous floaters.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the impacts of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his ability to care for himself and his need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for a right eye condition due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for hyperthyroidism and denied service connection for glaucoma, sleep apnea, lung condition (including COPD and asthma), GERD, breast cancer, IBS, blood clots, and heart condition. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction with hypogonadism, hypertension, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence of current disability or functional impairment. The claims for these conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board granted the application to readjudicate claims for glaucoma and nuclear sclerosis of the left eye and right chronic angle closure and nuclear sclerosis of the right eye based on new and relevant evidence. All four conditions were remanded for further development and adequate medical examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for varicose veins, phimosis, and a left eye injury to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance due to severe vision impairment, diabetes mellitus, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a bilateral eye disability as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and the post-service medical records did not establish a nexus between the current disabilities and active duty.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, hernia, and hearing loss in both ears. However, a 10 percent disability rating was granted for glaucoma, bilateral.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and cataracts, as there was no evidence showing these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a vision disability, to include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, open angle glaucoma, blepharitis, left eye optic neuritis, and hypertensive retinopathy, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral glaucoma, which is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Board remands all claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and the need to verify toxic exposure at Fort McClellan.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tear, fibromyalgia, and an eyesight condition due to a lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including earwax build up, vision loss secondary to glaucoma, dry cough, heart murmur, recurring body rash, sinusitis, upper and lower jaw condition, and anxiety.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an eye disorder, tinnitus, right hand, right wrist, and right ankle disorders to obtain additional medical evidence.