Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, but evidence indicates they prevent employment. The case is remanded to determine if an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service, may not be presumed to have been incurred in service, nor is it due to exposure to herbicide agents or contaminated water. The claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and lumbar spine disability. The claim for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides related to the Veteran's claimed conditions.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both found to be related to service. Service connection is denied for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.,Secondary service connection claims for eye disability, hypertension, sleep apnea, and radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, GERD, migraine headaches, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The Board will seek addendum opinions from the relevant examiners to address the direct service connection theories.

All issues are remanded for further development. The Veteran needs to provide records of his right hip treatment around 1981 and SSA records. A VA examination is needed for the right hip, hypertension, and psychiatric disorders.,The Veteran's leg amputation claim requires an addendum opinion from a clinician addressing whether VA negligence caused or foreseeable additional disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee disability and hypertension has been reopened. The new evidence supports reopening the claims, but both conditions are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.,The Veteran's hypertension claim is also being remanded as he has not been evaluated by VA regarding this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issue of secondary service connection for hypertension due to an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is likely related to elevated blood pressure during active duty. Service connection was denied for residuals of cerebral concussion with headaches and blackouts.

Service connection is granted for high blood pressure and prostatitis.,The Veteran's right middle finger injury remains under review due to incomplete STRs.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have persisted since active service and are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (claimed as skin sensitivity) and remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, a right wrist laceration, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the Veteran's pre-existing condition not being aggravated by noise exposure during active duty. Service connection for hypertension is remanded as there was inadequate medical opinion and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service, including as due to exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.

The claim of service connection for hypertension is reopened, but the issue of whether it is related to service-connected anxiety disorder remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including low back strain and hypertension. The claims are remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and right kidney removal. The Veteran's request to reopen the claim for these conditions was successful. Service connection is also granted for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities. Additionally, the Veteran is now eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.