Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's eye disorders (glaucoma and cataracts) are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral inguinal hernia disability is not service-connected as there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition during service and the current condition did not manifest until after discharge. The other issues were either not addressed or are not supported by sufficient evidence.

The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and glaucoma. The claim is being remanded to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's bilateral glaucoma with diabetic retinopathy was rated at 50 percent effective April 21, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a factually informed, medically competent and fully explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right eye disability.

The Veteran's right eye disability, characterized by no more than light perception, is currently rated at 30 percent.,His headaches are currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that there is at least a 50% likelihood that the Veteran's glaucoma was incurred during his military service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on his employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eye disability, hypertension, and ulcerative colitis are not service-connected. The evidence does not establish a direct relationship to military service or secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's decreased visual acuity, including glaucoma and cataracts. The examiner is asked to provide opinions on whether any current eye disorder is proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2 and/or coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for right eye aphakia, glaucoma and cataract, status-post removal. The claim was reopened due to new evidence presented.,Service connection is also granted for right eye glaucoma and cataract, status-post removal, as the condition is related to a reported in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records from the Dublin VAMC. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, glaucoma, and cataracts as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's eye disorders have been found to be aggravated by his diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant or SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that service connection for glaucoma of the left eye is warranted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral eye disability and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated during his active service, and are not related to any diagnosed conditions. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these disabilities.

The Veteran's left eye cataract and glaucoma were rated at 20 percent effective February 21, 2001, but the Board has decided to grant an earlier effective date of February 21, 2000.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an eye disability, finding no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD requires him to be in need of aid and attendance, which is granted as part of his SMC claim.

The Veteran's open angle glaucoma and erectile dysfunction are found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.