Glaucoma Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hypertension, glaucoma, a back disability, diabetes, and OSA have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities (right and left) and right shoulder disability are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure. The issues of glaucoma, peripheral neuropathy in upper and lower extremities are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's need for A&A is related to his service-connected disabilities, other than blindness.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disability, which is claimed as secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury. The case needs further development with additional addendum medical opinions from an ophthalmologist.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected glaucoma is remanded as the AOJ did not provide an eye examination in conjunction with the A&A examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new opinion is required regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right eye disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional VA records being added to the file, and the Veteran did not waive AOJ review of these records. The issue will be returned for further action.

The Board has dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of open angle glaucoma and a higher rating for right total knee arthroplasty are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both lower and upper extremities, as well as an acquired eye disability (to include glaucoma), finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension is dismissed as the claim has been fully granted. The appeals for service connection for glaucoma and left knee condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, including missing STRs.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, recurrent hemorrhoids, a recurrent bilateral eye disability (glaucoma and cataracts), a recurrent disability manifested by hair loss, a dental disability (rotten teeth), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, a recurrent lower extremity disability (tendinitis), and bilateral hearing loss. These claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a right eye disability due to potential exposure to toxic environmental agents (TERAs). The Veteran's STRs, military occupational specialties, and reports of childhood trauma are considered. A clinical opinion is needed that addresses whether there is at least as likely as not a nexus between the disabilities and the Veteran's TERAs.

The Veteran's ocular disability, including bilateral glaucoma and scotoma of the right eye, is not related to his service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for ocular migraines due to Gulf War exposures is remanded.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the cases of glaucoma, benign cyst (orbital fat prolapse on right side), and dermatochalasis for further examination and opinion. The Veteran's claims are not granted as there is no current diagnosis of glaucoma.