Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD and remanded the claim for service connection for glaucoma.

The Board granted service connection for branch retinal vein occlusion and glaucoma, both as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for right upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, glaucoma, and left orbital fracture, but denied a compensable disability rating for anemia.

The appeal for special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded to ensure that the appellant receives every possible consideration, including a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and eye disorder (also claimed as glaucoma) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The appeal for service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied, while the appeals for left ear hearing loss and a higher disability rating for bilateral primary open angle glaucoma with bilateral pseudophakia and right exotropia status post right corneal transplant were remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple conditions and denied higher initial ratings for several service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for glaucoma due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring further development including a medical opinion with rationale.

The Board denied service connection for substance abuse, bilateral glaucoma, and type two diabetes mellitus. The issues of service connection for a left knee disability and hormonal imbalance were remanded.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's right eye condition and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 30, 2020.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied a rating higher than 90 percent for uveitic glaucoma based on the current visual impairment and field of vision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for GERD and service connection for glaucoma, while remanding the claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and eye condition (to include open angle glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, pseudophakia, and pinguecula OU) as additional evidence is needed.

The Board granted separate ratings of 20 percent for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, but denied earlier effective dates for special monthly compensation, service connection for bilateral glaucoma, and payment of accrued benefits.

The appeal for an increased rating for glaucoma was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, to include normal tension glaucoma and epiretinal membrane with cataracts, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were due to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service or any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for lower back sprain, heart disease, cervical spine disorder, inguinal hernia, work stress (high anxiety), basal cell carcinoma of the nose, glaucoma, high blood pressure, digestive disorder, and hearing loss as there was no evidence of a current disability or an in-service event, injury, or illness related to these conditions.