Glaucoma Board decisions

The Veteran's glaucoma and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated in service, nor are they related to his diabetes mellitus. The Board finds a preponderance of the evidence against these claims.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a disability manifested by nightmares of war is dismissed as his claim was granted in full. The remaining issues previously treated as withdrawn are addressed, including chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, ALS, and muscle pain.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, high cholesterol, hypertension, and elevated eye pressure to include glaucoma were denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted with a rating of 20%. His claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was also granted.

The Board found that the appellant, who was born with congenital glaucoma and became blind at age 22, was not permanently incapable of self-support prior to attaining the age of 18. Therefore, she cannot be recognized as a helpless child of her father.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's additional disability (near total loss of vision in his left eye) was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or other fault. The decision denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the issues of service connection and TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, glaucoma, and dental treatment purposes. The claim for a disability rating greater than 10 percent for left varicocele with referred pain in the left flank and testicle was also denied as there was no evidence of emergency medical care.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and service personnel records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA eye examination to evaluate his service-connected glaucoma.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for glaucoma, which he claims is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has decided that additional development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and the need to determine the current severity of the Veteran's glaucoma.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of June 6, 1999 for the grant of special monthly pension based on a need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, including glaucoma, finding that there is no evidence linking any current eye disability to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches and low back disability were not incurred or aggravated in service, while her glaucoma is not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the relationship between his glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes mellitus. A new VA examination is also needed to assess the severity of his left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for GAD and open angle glaucoma of the bilateral eyes have been denied. The evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's bilateral open-angle glaucoma and postoperative left eye corneal transplant are both service-connected, with the glaucoma requiring continuous medication for treatment. The Veteran is granted a 10% evaluation for each condition.

The Veteran's eye disability, claimed as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment, is not presumed to be due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's hypertension was also not presumed to be due to service or Agent Orange exposure. Service connection for both conditions was granted based on direct evidence of the disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's glaucoma, GERD, and allergic rhinitis are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions were denied.