The Veteran's right eye glaucoma is granted as secondary to his service-connected left eye disability. The issues of a rating in excess of 30 percent for the left eye and TDIU are also remanded.
The deciding factor: The right eye disability (glaucoma and pseudophakia) was determined to be proximately due to the service-connected left eye disability, meeting the secondary service connection criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right eye glaucoma, Mild-moderate glaucoma, Mild dry macular degeneration, Mild cataract
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18129746
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right eye glaucoma results in visual acuity of no better than light perception only, which warrants a 30 percent disability rating. The case is remanded for further development to determine if higher ratings are warranted and to address the TDIU claim.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right eye glaucoma as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right eye angle recession with iridodonesis and lens subluxation. The claim of entitlement to a compensable initial rating for right eye angle recession is also granted, but remanded due to incomplete VA examination report. Service connection for left eye glaucoma and an acquired psychiatric disorder are both remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran is eligible for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities, which include a lumbar spine disability and lower extremity radiculopathy. These conditions have resulted in significant mobility issues that require the use of assistive devices such as a cane or wheelchair.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye glaucoma does not warrant a higher disability rating, as his visual acuity and visual field defect do not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
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