Glaucoma decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and glaucoma have been denied. The Board found that OSA is not related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,Service connection for OSA was granted based on the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's left eye injury and subsequent complications are being remanded for further examination to determine if the VA treatment was a proximate cause of his additional disability, including decreased vision, cataracts, uveitis, and glaucoma.

The Veteran's left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess its severity. The issues of TDIU and SMC based on regular aid and attendance are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's bilateral hypertensive retinopathy with maculopathy, pinguecula, open angle glaucoma, cataracts, and right eye optic papillitis is currently rated at 40 percent from July 19, 2018 to February 3, 2020. The Veteran's disability remains denied for higher ratings.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, but remanded claims for GERD and an eye disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's glaucoma. The remand also includes notifying the Veteran about private treatment records from Dr. Montes-Corkery.

The Veteran's diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma are remanded for further development regarding potential service connection due to exposure to herbicides or toxic chemicals.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, migraines, glaucoma, loose teeth, and hemorrhoids as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service. The Board also denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and generalized anxiety disorder as the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine condition, right shoulder condition, left hip disability, right hip disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability. The claim for glaucoma remains denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right eye disability, including open angle glaucoma and blindness, and exposure to tear gas during basic training. The VA examiner did not adequately address the Veteran's provided medical literature.

The Board has found insufficient medical evidence to support the Veteran's claims for secondary service connection for his right foot disabilities, hypertension, and bilateral eye disability. Additional development is required.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the issues on appeal. The Veteran's bladder disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and right shoulder disability are all being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and lack of a SSOC. The Veteran's vision disability, including refractive errors, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, astigmatism, and presbyopia are being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's loss of vision right eye status post trabeculectomy with shunt, corneal transplant, and glaucoma due to paired organs is rated based on visual impairment.,A TDIU is granted from April 1, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right eye disorders, including right eye normal tension glaucoma, nuclear cataract, and pseudophakia, finding no nexus to service.