Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, eye disorder including glaucoma, lung disorder, and a disorder of the left hip or side. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for glaucoma secondary to medications taken for a service-connected disability is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a left eye disability as secondary to his service-connected right eye enucleation, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, a bilateral leg disorder, and residuals of a right fifth finger injury. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye disorder related to Reiter's syndrome, finding that the evidence did not show any new and material information to reopen the claim. The current eye disorders are attributed to Reiter's syndrome, which was previously denied due to preexisting conditions.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for additional development due to the need to obtain more information about his eye surgery and to schedule a VA examination.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the residuals of a right eye injury, including angle recession glaucoma as of May 29, 2003.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma of the eyes, but is unclear on whether a claim for right leg arthritis and/or a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was filed. The issues are considered 'mixed' as some were granted while others remain unresolved.

The veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of a head injury, which he claims includes glaucoma. The case has been remanded due to the need to obtain private treatment records and ensure full compliance with notification requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, as the submitted evidence did not relate any current eye conditions to his service injury.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder bursitis, postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia, and left eye glaucoma.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for glaucoma and hiatal hernia, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral glaucoma, finding that his conditions did not warrant a compensable rating.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for schizophrenia and special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status were denied due to his failure without good cause to report for necessary VA examinations.

The veteran's dysthymia is rated at a noncompensable (0%) level, and his service-connected right eye disorder with uveitis and glaucoma is currently rated at 30%.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case, including examinations for glaucoma, right shoulder disorder, and right cheek laceration scar. The appeal is currently pending due to ongoing administrative issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for bilateral pseudoaphakia and glaucoma, finding that his visual acuity has improved over time but remains below the threshold for a higher rating.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and evidence. The appeal is currently remanded for additional development.

The veteran's loss of vision in the left eye following surgery at VA is denied as not due to negligence or lack of proper skill on the part of VA.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a pulmonary disorder, glaucoma with cataracts, and erectile dysfunction. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the veteran's participation in Project SHAD.