Glaucoma Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding the increased ratings for left eye optic atrophy with chronic narrow angle glaucoma, hypertension, PTSD, and asbestosis.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and as such, the RO should have obtained clarifying opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left eye condition was caused or aggravated by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA. The VA ophthalmologist did not address the private DBQ from 2019 and the timeline provided by the Veteran's treating optometrist.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied. The appeal as to entitlement to a TDIU from January 26, 2017 is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cataract and glaucoma, finding no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 80 percent for bilateral glaucoma with loss of visual field to include right eye infection because the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee arthritis and low back pain, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.,Service connection was denied for glaucoma as there is no evidence linking it to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed glaucoma is related to his active duty service, including a documented fall on an obstacle course in January 1989.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The finger injury claim was denied. Other service connection claims were also denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic bilateral peripheral neuropathy, lower extremities, diabetic bilateral peripheral neuropathy, upper extremities, glaucoma, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II due to lack of in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and has determined that a rating in excess of 10 percent for open angle glaucoma is not warranted based on current evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, glaucoma, diabetes mellitus, and chloracne have all been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for hypertension and has remanded the issue of a higher rating for glaucoma of the left eye. The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, while the remand is needed to address his symptoms related to glaucoma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and potential exposure verification issues.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral glaucoma was denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence. The Board found that the current diagnosis of bilateral glaucoma is related to service.,Coronary artery disease, claimed as due to chronic fatigue syndrome, was granted as it is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's right eye disability, characterized by visual acuity no worse than 20/200 and visual field deficits no worse than 20/70, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board denied an increased rating as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on the current manifestations of his condition.

The Veteran's glaucoma is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found no basis for a higher rating based on his visual acuity and field of vision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional development related to toxic exposure and service connection for open angle glaucoma.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment prior to June 7, 2019. The Board denied his claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a failure to follow standard care procedures after the Veteran's gastric bypass, which resulted in an ulcer and GI bleed.