Glaucoma decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for open angle glaucoma and macular atrophy, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus to service. The Veteran was not granted any new evaluations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma with blindness, finding that there is no competent evidence of record establishing that the condition arose during service or is etiologically related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to chemicals/herbicides at Fort Lewis, Washington. The Veteran contends that his current disabilities are related to this alleged exposure.

The Veteran's right eye disabilities, including cataract, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration, are currently diagnosed. The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions, as well as whether they are related to service or any head injuries sustained during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been denied. The Board has remanded several issues, including those related to sleep apnea, shoulder conditions, glaucoma, prostate condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of COPD and his nonspecific interstitial lung disease is already service-connected.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.

The claim for service connection for a dental disability to include treatment purposes only is remanded.,The issues of service connection for skin, eye, and lumbosacral spine disabilities are remanded due to the need for VA examinations and additional medical records.,The issue of service connection for prostate disability is remanded.,The issues of service connection for hypertension, thyroid disability, and sleep disorder (sleep apnea) are remanded.,The issues of effective date prior to December 12, 1989, for PTSD; initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD; and retroactive VA compensation benefits are remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and gall bladder condition, glaucoma and cataracts, and obstructive sleep apnea are not granted. The claims for hearing loss have been remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral vision disability, diagnosed as bilateral end stage glaucoma, is denied service connection because it is not shown to be caused or aggravated by a service-connected condition. The Veteran's PTSD and poly-substance abuse do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's left eye disorder was not caused by VA medical treatment, and therefore compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the left eye condition diagnosed during service was a congenital defect or disease, and if it worsened during service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma is being reviewed on its merits.

The Veteran's left corneal scar and traumatic iridodialysis are related to an in-service injury. The Board granted service connection for these conditions, but the case is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current left eye disability (keratoconus, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy) and his service-connected corneal scar and traumatic iridodialysis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for glaucoma has been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder was previously denied in 1959. The Board has reopened the claim and remanded it for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for lymphoma and remanded the claims for glaucoma, lipoma, and COPD due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service herbicide exposure.