Glaucoma decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected eye disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has been able to work part-time despite his visual limitations. The Board denied the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's bilateral open-angle glaucoma and eyelid papillomas have been granted initial 10 percent ratings, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, glaucoma, and hypertension due to herbicide exposure. The case is remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of visual impairment was granted. Service connection for glaucoma is also granted. The issue of service connection for adenocarcinoma of the duodenum is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral glaucoma, diabetes mellitus type II, allergic rhinitis, inability to tolerate medication, and fatty liver. The Veteran's claims were remanded for further action on heart disability, hypertension rating, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted.,For the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral glaucoma, additional development is needed as per the remand instructions.

The Veteran's glaucoma, uterine fibroids, and hysterectomy claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between her service and these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for open angle glaucoma, suspect, secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2, was denied. The appeals for earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection and a 100% disability rating were dismissed.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including his eye disability and hearing loss. The right shoulder fracture with traumatic arthritis case is also being remanded for a new VA examination. PTSD and lumbar strain cases are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for hypertension has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected Major Depressive Disorder prior to January 31, 2017 was denied as his symptoms did not warrant such a rating.,A 70 percent disability rating for service-connected Major Depressive Disorder from January 31, 2017 onwards has been granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim effective March 27, 2015 has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for left eye injury residuals. Additional development is needed, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits of diverticulosis, dyslipidemia, hypertension, intervertebral disc syndrome, and a refraction error have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded cases regarding service connection for a pulmonary disability, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, depressive disorder with anxiety, and glaucoma.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for arthritis of the bilateral knees and glaucoma due to incomplete records. The Veteran's treatment records from various healthcare providers need to be obtained, including those from Drs. B, R, D, W, and Steadman-Hawkins Clinic.

The Board has granted service connection for left eye angle recession glaucoma, finding that the current condition is related to an in-service incident of head trauma.