The Veteran has been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma, which is aggravated by a previously service-connected disability (diabetes mellitus). The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have been met.
The deciding factor: Open-angle glaucoma was found to be aggravated beyond its natural progression by diabetes mellitus, and a baseline level of severity has been established.
- Claimed conditions
- open-angle glaucoma, neurological condition of the left upper extremity, neurological condition of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 18, 2018
- Citation
- 1828953
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- Denied
The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 90 percent for the service-connected open-angle glaucoma, but granted special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for open-angle glaucoma, secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension were granted under the PACT Act.,Service connection was established for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Takhli Royal Thailand Air Force Base (RTAFB).
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