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🧠 Episode Overview:

In this episode, we break down everything veterans need to know about glaucoma and VA disability benefits. Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss — and many veterans aren’t aware that it can be connected to their military service or service-connected conditions.

We’ll cover how the VA rates glaucoma, what kind of medical evidence you need, and how to establish service connection—whether it’s primary, secondary, or related to exposure or injury during service.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• What glaucoma is and how it affects veterans
• Common causes and risk factors (including diabetes, hypertension, and eye trauma)
• How to file a VA claim for glaucoma
• Understanding service connection for glaucoma
  • Primary service connection
  • Secondary to conditions like diabetes, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or hypertension
• How the VA rates vision loss and glaucoma
• What to expect during a C&P eye exam
• Importance of nexus letters and medical evidence
• Appealing a denied glaucoma VA claim

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Glaucoma can be a service-connected disability if properly documented.
• A strong nexus letter and thorough medical evaluation are crucial for approval.
• Veterans with existing service-connected conditions may qualify for secondary service connection.
• Don’t give up after a denial — appeals and medical rebuttals can turn your case around.

🎧 Tune In If You’re a Veteran Who:

• Has been diagnosed with glaucoma or other vision problems
• Is seeking VA compensation for vision loss
• Has had a claim denied for glaucoma or related eye conditions
• Wants to understand how secondary service connection works for eye conditions