The Board has decided that the Veteran's glaucoma is not service-connected due to lack of exposure to mustard gas or Lewisite. The case is being remanded for a medical opinion on whether his glaucoma is related to his reported exposure to tear gas during basic training.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner must determine if there is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's glaucoma is related to his service, including considering all toxic exposure risk activities of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2026
- Citation
- A26001452
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma is denied. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability, is remanded and requires further examination.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral glaucoma and right lateral collateral ligament sprain, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The decision is based on credible evidence showing a link between the disabilities and the Veteran's active duty.
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