Glaucoma decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PFB is rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is not higher than what is warranted based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's open angle glaucoma from March 11, 2021, is rated at 50 percent. The Board found that a higher rating is not supported by the evidence.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's bilateral open angle glaucoma is related to service, including his claim of tall grass exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disability other than photophobia, specifically whether it is due to an injury superimposed on his existing refractive error.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's bilateral open angle glaucoma is caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral allergic conjunctivitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his right eye disability, as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits is remanded due to unclear notice and denial reasons. The Board needs to clarify the criteria used in denying eligibility, provide medical opinions on personal care requirements, and issue proper notice.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right knee disabilities, diabetes mellitus, anemia, kidney disability, and eye disability, to ensure substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current glaucoma is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for glaucoma due to a duty status verification error. The Veteran's glaucoma may be considered as incurred during service if his duty status was ACDUTRA on any of the dates mentioned in the treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral glaucoma and service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate (MDD) and remanded the claims for homonymous hemianopsia with glaucoma suspect, bilateral eyes and allergic rhinitis.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, depressive type) is dismissed as moot.,Service connection for glaucoma is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is granted. However, the claim for service connection for glaucoma (claimed as an eye disorder) is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, including right eye retinal vein occlusion and open angle glaucoma with pseudophakia, is currently rated at 40 percent. The Veteran's entitlement to increased compensation for his eye disabilities has been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye glaucoma as aggravated by service, finding no competent evidence demonstrating that his glaucoma was aggravated during a period of active duty for training.