Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's eye disability, specifically whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral glaucoma is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's bilateral glaucoma and incipient cataracts were rated as 10 percent prior to July 12, 2021, and as 20 percent as of that date. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.,Service connection was denied for skin disabilities of the groin and feet.

The Board denied service connection for sickle cell disease, right eye glaucoma, right hip avascular necrosis, and renal disorder due to lack of evidence showing aggravation during service or any other basis.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), glaucoma, and breast cancer have all been denied by the Board.,There is no direct evidence linking any of these conditions to her military service.

The Board has found the claim of service connection for an eye disability is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion and need for additional evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to December 1, 2009. For the period from December 2, 2009, he is in receipt of a 100 percent disability rating and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), which renders the issue of entitlement to a TDIU moot.

The Veteran's bilateral glaucoma and cataracts are rated at 20 percent prior to January 6, 2010, and a higher rating is denied. A 30 percent rating is granted from January 6, 2020, and a 40 percent rating is granted beginning December 2, 2020. The ptosis of the right eye claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed eye disabilities and scheduling a VA examination if necessary.

The Veteran's osteosarcoma, right shoulder disability, and right hip disability are not service-connected as they did not begin in or are otherwise related to his active service.,The Veteran's left eye glaucoma is not service-connected as it did not begin in or be otherwise related to his active service. His bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and are not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disability and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient opinions regarding causation and aggravation by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's cataracts are granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Bilateral glaucoma and pinguecula were denied as not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral upper extremity disability, bilateral knee disability, glaucoma, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral glaucoma is a result of his service, and therefore grants his claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed all the appeals regarding service connection for various conditions as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has decided the appeal is remanded due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's glaucoma was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's eye disability, including glaucoma, was not shown to be related to service or any herbicide exposure. The Board found the VA examination and medical opinion against his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) and his bilateral eye disability. The AOJ must obtain all VA treatment records, request the Veteran to complete a TDIU claim form, and readjudicate the issue.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.