The Veteran's initial evaluation for left eye glaucoma remains at 10 percent, and the claim for TDIU prior to April 2, 2019 is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show significant changes in the severity of the Veteran’s visual field defect, which has remained no less than 30 degrees throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Glaucoma of the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21010445
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death. The appellant and VA are requested to provide additional medical records and obtain an addendum from a VA examiner.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, DMII, glaucoma of the left eye, bilateral tinnitus, and right ear hearing loss, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's glaucoma of the left eye did not manifest during service or within close proximity to service, and is not related to his service-connected HIV. The Board denied the claim as there was no evidence linking the current condition to service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that service connection for glaucoma of the left eye is warranted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.
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