Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's eye disorder. The claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 25, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to his failure to appear for VA examinations.

The Veteran's requests to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for glaucoma, cataracts, refractive error and presbyopia of the eyes are denied. The request to reopen a previously denied claim for stomach discomfort (claimed as stomach cancer) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, and glaucoma as due to service-connected diabetes. The decision is based on new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete service treatment records and inadequate psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred during service and is denied.,Glaucoma and stroke are not secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, and thus denial of service connection for these conditions.,There are no service-connected disabilities that would qualify the Veteran for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral eye condition, including diagnoses such as ocular hypertension, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, and cataracts, is related to service. However, a VA examination is needed to confirm these diagnoses and determine their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected eye and knee disabilities cause severe occupational limitations, preventing him from maintaining gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeals.

The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for scars on the face and over the body, as well as service connection for bilateral mild open angle glaucoma and bilateral senile cataracts with sixth nerve palsy were denied.,There is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's current eye conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right eye disorder caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The TDIU claim is also granted, as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claim for right eye glaucomatocyclitic crisis is granted. The Veteran's increased rating claim for right eye orbital fracture is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his bilateral glaucoma is remanded, and the issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded due to its potential impact on the rating claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's vision loss and its relationship to his diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Additional medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and bacterial conjunctivitis have been denied as there is no current disability. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of gout, left eye astigmatism, borderline glaucoma, flat feet, or hypertension.,For the remaining issues, the Board has found that additional evidence is needed to determine if service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hand muscle cramps is granted as new and material evidence has been received. The claim of service connection for liver disability (claimed as hemochromatosis) remains pending.,The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an eye injury is granted, with the issue remaining pending. A March 2022 private evaluation found a relationship between the Veteran's left eye glaucoma and in-service eye injury.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed eye conditions, including glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypocholesteremia, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, cataracts, and glaucoma. The appeals were dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these issues.

The Board has determined that the current examinations are inadequate and requires a new examination with an ophthalmologist to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right eye disorders, including glaucoma. The claims for service connection and increased rating for retained metallic foreign body of the right eye are also remanded due to their inextricably intertwined nature.