Pigment dispersion syndrome

The RMA states that pigment dispersion syndrome "means a syndrome characterised by pigment darkening [dark brown to black] of the trabecular meshwork in association with radial, peripheral iris transillumination defects; where iris defects are not visible, increased pigmentation of the corneal endothelium and pigment deposition on the posterior, peripheral lens surface are present."

Diagram of the eye

LAST REVIEWED FOR CCPS 18 JULY 2006.

PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS [26756]

26757 there is some evidence that pigment dispersion syndrome may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

26758 the condition under consideration is a pigmentary glaucoma.

26759 the veteran has suffered from pigment dispersion syndrome at some time.

26760 the veteran has suffered from pigment dispersion syndrome involving side and site of the body at some time.

26761 the veteran suffered from pigment dispersion syndrome involving side and site of the body before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

26762  the veteran has established the causal connection between the pigment dispersion syndrome and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

26763   the veteran has established the causal connection between the pigment dispersion syndrome and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

or

26764   the veteran has established the causal connection between the pigment dispersion syndrome and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

CLINICAL ONSET AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [26763]

26765  the pigment dispersion syndrome involving side and site of the body is causally related to operational service.

CLINICAL ONSET AND ELIGIBLE SERVICE [26764]

26766  the pigment dispersion syndrome involving side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service.