Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for vacatur of its previous decision denying service connection for an eye disability and a neurological disability of the right leg, finding that his due process rights were violated by not addressing his argument regarding radiation exposure during service.

The Veteran's appeal for bilateral glaucoma, to include as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,The claim for an earlier effective date for osteoarthritis of the left knee was denied because the earliest date entitlement arose is October 31, 2007.

The appeal pertaining to presbyopia is dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received, allowing the reopening of claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and hypertension. Service connection for anemia secondary to hemorrhoids is granted.,PTOSIS with visual field defect prior to July 10, 2019 was denied; as of that date, a 30% rating is granted but no higher.,A separate 10% rating is granted for GLAUcoma and Ocular Sarcoidosis with Dry Eye Syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and bilateral glaucoma are currently rated at 30 percent. The appeal for increased ratings is remanded, as are the appeals for service connection of TBI, dizziness/vertigo, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hypertrophy, left shoulder disability, right hand disability (swollen), and left heel spur.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities need to be evaluated for eligibility in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye glaucoma and residuals of eye trauma, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease and peripheral neuropathy, are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The claim for diabetes mellitus is reopened.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma is granted, but the issue of service connection and TDIU are remanded due to need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of current diagnosis and failure to consider relevant VA treatment records. The Veteran's glaucoma claim will be reconsidered.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma as secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction because there is no current diagnosis of glaucoma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between his current diagnosis and his military service. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection due to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's glaucoma is aggravated by his service-connected skin disabilities, specifically steroid use.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was granted. Service connection for bilateral cataracts and glaucoma due to diabetes mellitus was also granted.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, left foot toe drop, and vision disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's current conditions were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has granted reopening of the previously denied claims for service connection for hypertension and tinea pedis, but denied reopening of the claim for morbid obesity with reduced vital capacity. The Veteran's asthma is rated at 30 percent, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus prior to June 25, 2014 is rated at 10 percent, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus prior to June 25, 2014 is rated at 10 percent, and diabetic nephropathy is rated at 100 percent. The claims for increased ratings are all denied.

The Veteran's right eye visual field defect prior to May 24, 2004 is granted a 10 percent rating.,From May 24, 2004 to December 5, 2011, the Veteran's bilateral primary open angle glaucoma is granted a 30 percent rating. From October 1, 2012 onwards, he is granted a 40 percent rating.,Temporary total ratings are granted for surgical convalescence from July 16, 2012 to September 30, 2012 and SMC at the housebound rate from July 16, 2012 to September 30, 2012.

The Veteran's eye disorder, sleep apnea, heart disorder, skin disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and major depressive disorder are remanded for further development due to possible in-service exposure to herbicide agents and other chemicals and radioactive materials at Seneca Army Depot and Fort Gordon.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD and remanded the issues of service connection for glaucoma and sleep apnea. The Veteran's COPD claim is not supported by evidence showing a current disability, while his claims for glaucoma and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye disability, status post cyst of the back, and skin disability. The evidence did not show any in-service or post-service relationship to these conditions.