Glaucoma decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left eye vein occlusion with vision loss and neovascular glaucoma was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for glaucoma and dry eye syndrome/tear film insufficiency, but there are conflicting diagnoses in her records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an addendum opinion addressing his testimony that he started wearing glasses during service and for obtaining all relevant VA treatment records from August 2019 to the present.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral glaucoma suspect with visual field defect, finding that the Veteran's current disability is causally related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and an eye condition, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other factors linking the conditions to service.

The Veteran's right eye open angle glaucoma and left eye traumatic glaucoma were rated at 10 percent prior to April 19, 2016 and at 30 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on visual acuity or visual field loss.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and TDIU were withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found no basis for granting the requested benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board will provide a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's hypertension, right ear hearing loss disability, left knee disability, cold injury to the feet, ed (erectile dysfunction), glaucoma, frostbite to the nose and ears, neurological impairment of bilateral upper and lower extremities, and arthritis of bilateral upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining private treatment records, verifying in-service stressors, and scheduling a VA mental disorders examination.

The Veteran's prostate disorder, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, hypertension, and cognitive disorder were not shown during service or within a year of discharge.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as the evidence does not establish that they are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma was reopened due to new and material evidence, and the Board found that his glaucoma had an onset in service. As a result, service connection for glaucoma is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on file, and the Board is unable to make a determination without an additional VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's loss of vision. The AOJ is instructed to arrange for a neuro-ophthalmic evaluation and obtain an adequate medical opinion addressing all current eye conditions causing visual impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma, a renal disability (presumably a kidney condition), an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), and sinusitis due to unclear service connection determinations and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's exposure is not presumed based on herbicide agent exposure.