The Board found no evidence of an in-service eye injury or event related to the current diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma, and thus denied service connection.
The deciding factor: There was neither evidence of an in-service event related to the eyes nor any requisite causation between active duty and the current disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- primary open angle glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0511363
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0511363.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that service connection for primary open angle glaucoma and chronic sinusitis is granted, but the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran's eye disabilities are related to service, but requires further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the appellant's bilateral eye disability, including her current diagnoses and their connection to service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including a bilateral eye disability and cardiovascular conditions, based on the Veteran's in-service occupational exposures.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.