Glaucoma Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for his dysthymic disorder are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's bilateral POAG and lattice degeneration have been granted an initial 10 percent rating prior to October 9, 2012. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a bilateral eye disability (claimed as suspect glaucoma or bilateral vision loss), and finger fungus have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for these conditions to be considered disabilities under VA regulations.

The Veteran's additional left eye disability was caused by an ischemic event related to his sickle cell disease, and VA should have informed him of the risks involved in the March 2007 procedure. The Board grants compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's right eye blindness and glaucoma were not caused by VA care, but rather due to his non-compliance with treatment instructions. The Board found the evidence did not meet the requirements of 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board denied service connection for a dental condition and glaucoma, finding no evidence of current disability related to in-service exposure or treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye or vision disorder, including glaucoma. The evidence did not establish a direct relationship between the current diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma and in-service findings.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims are otherwise denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and cataracts, finding no evidence of a nexus between his current eye conditions and service. The claim for residuals of a right eye injury was also denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for an addendum opinion regarding visual field testing results. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for glaucoma is pending.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and clarification, including the reopening of a schizophrenia claim and service connection for various psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's right ovary wedge resection is also being addressed with a separate rating.,Additional medical records need to be obtained from SSA and attempts should be made to obtain her full service personnel records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for glaucoma and PTSD, including major depressive disorder. The remand requires a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of any identified disabilities, as well as verification of the Veteran's in-service stressor event.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a back disorder has been withdrawn and dismissed.,The appeals for service connection for swollen prostate, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral eye glaucoma have also been withdrawn and dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, traumatic right eye glaucoma, left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left foot sprain, and right foot sprain are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection for prostate cancer is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to the residuals of heat stroke, eye disability, nocturia, neck disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and left foot disability. The Veteran's service records indicate he was diagnosed with heat stroke in June 1976.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for glaucoma and an increased evaluation for chronic sinusitis, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including OSA, HTN, right leg arterial insufficiency, ED, renal insufficiency, diabetic retinopathy, and bilateral normal tension glaucoma, mild dry eyes, cataract of the right eye, and pseudophakia of the left eye, as secondary to service-connected diabetes. The issues concerning lumbar strain with sacroiliac pain and labyrinthitis with vestibular dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye impaired vision, finding that his diagnosed conditions are congenital defects and not due to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current eye disabilities are related to his service, specifically his reports of burning eyes while welding in March 1982.

The Veteran's bilateral eye non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, and the claim for this condition has been granted.