The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically regarding a Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) memo and obtaining a medical opinion. The Veteran believes his bilateral glaucoma is related to service exposure to TERA activities.
The deciding factor: The April 2023 TERA memo was found to be inadequate as it did not consider the Veteran's MOS of Light Weapons Infantryman, which could have included exposures such as cleaning solvents and environmental factors like windstorms and sand storms. The Board agreed with the Veteran that a remand is necessary for correction of error.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2026
- Citation
- A26005202
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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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