Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and CAD due to missing VA treatment records, need for a new VA examination, and consideration of whether TDIU is warranted prior to December 1, 2006.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% rating, but his hypertension claim and TDIU application are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a left leg varicose veins disability, but the other claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension associated with posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, vision loss due to herbicide exposure, and diabetes mellitus. The issues of peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are also remanded as they may be secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and requests for additional private medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, psoriasis, degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, and cardiovascular disease, are evaluated. The Board finds that a current evaluation is needed to determine their combined effect on his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and PTSD. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension, heart disability, and PTSD is granted. However, the effective date of service connection for PTSD cannot be earlier than May 28, 1985.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, arterial hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,The claim for service connection for an unspecified neurocognitive disorder was not addressed as it is considered part of his existing service-connected schizoaffective disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, ocular hypertension, COPD, and diabetes mellitus type II have all been denied as they are not found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hypertension make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, so he is granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding psychiatric disabilities, and requested additional development for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain and hypertension, finding insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder, hypertension, and ulcerative colitis as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to hypertension and hypothyroidism are inadequate for decision-making purposes. The Veteran's claims for service connection for these conditions are being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Board has restored service connection for chronic kidney disease and hypertension, finding that the severance was improper due to conflicting evidence regarding whether these conditions are secondary to diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a low back disability, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The claim for service connection for a heart disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient medical evidence and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's attempt to reopen his claim of service connection for hypertension, as new and material evidence was not presented.