Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, coronary artery disease rating, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral recurrent tinnitus, and hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, low back disability, and bilateral vision disorder due to insufficient evidence or conflicting opinions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding hypertension, migraines, short term memory loss, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for actinic keratosis. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) was granted with a 30% rating.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to outstanding private treatment records and inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran is also seeking nonservice-connected pension, but his claim remains pending as he filed another claim after the initial denial.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals on all issues, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, neuropathy, and left knee disability. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not indicate a compensable degree of disability within one year of separation from active duty.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted based on herbicide agent exposure during service. Service connection for upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to missing service treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran's hypertension, depression, and anxiety claims will be reviewed again after obtaining these records.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and right ankle disorder. The decision also noted that the Veteran's right ankle disability warrants a higher rating but did not assign any specific rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a gynecological disorder, migraines, and hypertension due to insufficient development. The Veteran's complaints of heavy menses in service and post-service treatment records are noted, but further clarification is required regarding whether these conditions had their onset in service or are etiologically related to her active service.

The Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. Service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, left foot hammertoes, and arthritis of the cervical spine were granted. The issues regarding service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine and an ear disability (to include dermatitis or eczema) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, and further examination is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus and denied an increased schedular rating for atherosclerotic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient STRs and requests for additional records.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for peptic ulcer disease. The remaining issues of service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension has not been found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, as his blood pressure readings have not consistently reached the required levels of diastolic or systolic pressures.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including sleep disorder, hypertension, right eye disorder, heart disorder, kidney disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claims for hypertension and gastrointestinal disorder secondary to PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.