Glaucoma Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for residuals of exposure to volcanic ash has been reopened, and service connection is granted.,Service connection is also granted for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,Service connection for glaucoma is denied.,Service connection for left ankle degenerative arthritis is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right eye disorders, including right eye normal tension glaucoma, nuclear cataract, and pseudophakia, finding no nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disability, including whether it is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a vision disability, finding that there is no evidence to connect his diagnoses with any in-service event and that his glaucoma and cataracts are less likely than not related to diabetes mellitus or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye condition, finding no link between the current conditions and service. The Veteran's right eye glaucoma, senile nuclear sclerosis or pseudophakia (status post cataract extraction), and pseudophakia were not shown to have begun during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, disability ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development including VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's DMII and hypertension were granted service connection due to in-service herbicide agent exposure.,Her glaucoma, sleep apnea, lung condition (including COPD and asthma), GERD, breast cancer, IBS, endocrinopathy, hypothyroidism, tinnitus, blood clots, heart condition, and bilateral hearing loss were all remanded for further development due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for bilateral hearing condition was reopened, but the claim remains denied as there is no causal relationship between the Veteran's current hearing loss and his military service.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for COPD, heart conditions, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, anemia, gallstones, and glaucoma. The Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service as a boiler technician is conceded.

The Board has denied service connection for glaucoma, white matter disease, dementia, lumbar spondylosis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The claims are based on presumptive service connection due to exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral open angle glaucoma is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The case needs further development with a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with the appellant's address and a need for further examination. The SMP claim is still pending.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded the claims for esophageal cancer and glaucoma. The issues of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for right ear hearing loss, hypothyroidism, and an initial rating for glaucoma are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected hypertension is a but-for cause of his glaucoma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for various conditions, including excessive thirst, fatigue, glaucoma eye condition and blurry vision, photophobia bright light, and dry mouth. The decision found that these conditions were not separate disabilities from his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral glaucoma, bilateral cataract, right macula drusen and erectile dysfunction due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as service connected.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 60 percent since April 29, 2021. The cervical spine and glaucoma claims are denied as secondary to service-connected disabilities. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for balance/vestibular disorder, sinusitis (due to nasopharyngeal cancer), and eye disability (bilateral open angle glaucoma and bilateral nuclear cataracts).,Service connection is not granted for any of these conditions as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of functional impairment.

The Veteran's bilateral open-angle glaucoma is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to June 10, 2019 and from July 8, 2022. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted for these periods. For the period on appeal from June 10, 2019 to July 7, 2022, the Veteran's bilateral open-angle glaucoma warrants an increased rating of at least 40 percent.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to unclear reasons and lack of adequate notice. The Board will request medical opinions from the CEAT regarding personal care needs, supervision or protection requirements, and need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision.