Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he died during its pendency.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Dercum's disease, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral hands and feet are not service-connected as they are not related to his active duty service.,Service connection cannot be established for these conditions due to lack of a nexus between the disabilities and service, or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected sinus tachycardia and hypertension have worsened since her last VA examinations in 2012, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension is dismissed. Service connection for IBS, heart disorder, and thyroid disorder as secondary to PTSD with major depressive disorder (MDD) is granted effective June 12, 2009. A TDIU is also granted effective September 2, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.,The Board also found that hypertension was not permanently aggravated by type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, headaches, and a sleep disorder due to incomplete examination reports and missing STRs. The Veteran will be scheduled for examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions and assess the severity of his left foot hallux valgus with osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records, particularly regarding his mood disorder and right knee disability. The issues include service connection requests and rating increases.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, finding that his systolic blood pressure has not predominantly been over 160 and diastolic blood pressure has not predominantly been over 100. The Veteran's hypertension is controlled with continuous medication but does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims are being returned due to inadequate examination reports based on incomplete medical history.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.,For lumbar degenerative joint disease with strain, the Veteran's claim has been remanded as his disability rating may need to be increased.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires medication, has not shown diastolic readings predominantly 100 or more nor systolic readings predominantly 160 or more. Therefore, the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted. The heart condition claim is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate August 2016 VA examination report that failed to consider a secondary service connection theory for hypertension. A new VA examination is needed to determine if hypertension was caused or aggravated by PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability. The case of hypertension is remanded due to the need for an opinion regarding its relationship to in-service injury, including a personal assault. The left ankle sprain rating is also remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's hypertension, skin disorders, and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,A higher disability rating for the Veteran's gastric ulcer, hiatal hernia, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, low potassium, and low calcium have been denied. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye condition, hypertension, left knee condition, and right knee condition are REMANDED due to the need for additional medical examinations.