Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding no credible evidence of its onset during or immediately after service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether hypertension is related to herbicide exposure and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional information and clarification from a VA psychiatrist regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his claimed disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, back disorder, and bilateral lower extremity sciatica as secondary to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated based on the severity of her condition, as it was unclear from the most recent VA examination if her medication had been changed and if her symptoms were well-controlled. The Board has ordered a new examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or due to active service. The Board found no evidence of hypertension and diabetes, which are necessary for service connection.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and depression with psychotic features are not service-connected. However, the Veteran is granted basic eligibility for non-service-connected disability pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, colon cancer, and automatic dyscontrol due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran will need to provide additional VA treatment records, undergo a psychiatric examination, a neurological examination, and an opinion regarding his exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities prior to March 18, 2013. The case will be reviewed after further development of the hypertension issue.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for right shoulder disability and left shoulder disability, but denies these claims as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection. The claim for hypertension and respiratory disability (asthma) remains denied.

The Veteran's neck disability is granted as service-connected.,Hypertension was not shown to be related to service and did not manifest within one year of separation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to procedural issues and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's death is noted, but DIC claim remains pending.

The Board previously denied service connection for hypertension, but the Court has ordered a remand due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's hypertension may be related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals seeking initial compensable ratings for various conditions have been dismissed.,Initial rating higher than 10 percent for glaucoma, left wrist scar residual, and sinusitis are also dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical examination to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is causally related or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or exposure to herbicides. The examiner must consider all lay statements of record and provide a detailed rationale supporting their opinion.

The Board denied service connection for neurological disabilities of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hammer toe of the left fifth digit, right knee disability, and left knee disability as secondary to a service-connected left ankle disability.,Service connection was granted for a left great toe disability with arthritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure, as they are unclear about his duties at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base and whether he was exposed to herbicides. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran’s duties and attempt to obtain any additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for reopening service connection for left hip and left ankle disabilities have been granted. The Board has also remanded several issues including service connection for thyroid cancer, breast mass, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, hypertension, digestive disorder, respiratory condition, upper back/neck disability, migraine headaches, and others.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during or were caused by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss disability, with the effective date set by the RO.