Occlusion of the iridocorneal angle

Angle-closure glaucoma - Occlusion of the iridocorneal angle Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 18 July 2006.

Preliminary questions [11984]

11985 there is some evidence that occlusion of the iridocorneal angle may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

11986 the veteran has suffered from occlusion of the iridocorneal angle at some time.

11987 the veteran has suffered from occlusion of the iridocorneal angle of side and site of the body at some time.

11988

the veteran was suffering from occlusion of the iridocorneal angle of side and site of the body at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

11989

the occlusion of the iridocorneal angle of side and site of the body, which the veteran was suffering at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, was caused by a tumour or a cyst or from iridoschisis.

11991 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the occlusion of the iridocorneal angle and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

11992 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the occlusion of the iridocorneal angle and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

or

11990 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the occlusion of the iridocorneal angle and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

Clinical onset and operational service [11992]

11993 — the identified illness or injury, which caused occlusion of the iridocorneal angle of side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.

Clinical onset and eligible service [11990]

11994 — the identified illness or injury, which caused occlusion of the iridocorneal angle of side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.