Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the claims for osteoporosis, hypertension, left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, and headaches due to the need for additional development. The Veteran is asked to provide necessary releases so that VA can obtain private medical records from a Wilmington, North Carolina VA clinic.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and a right elbow condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's heart disability, specifically ventricular arrhythmia, is granted as service connected. The claims for hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy are dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to new and material evidence submitted. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if the hypertension had its onset in service or within one year following separation from service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic renal disease is remanded due to the inextricability of the issue with his hypertension. The PTSD and TDIU claims are also remanded as there is conflicting evidence regarding the severity of his PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left forearm disability, right knee disability, and hypertension due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including service connection for various conditions, with some remanded for further examination and development. The initial rating for depression disorder is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome with fibromyalgia and encephalomyelitis, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of new and material evidence, resulting in a final decision. The appeal is denied.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for diabetes mellitus remains at 20 percent, as the current evidence does not support a higher rating under the criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine and LLE radiculopathy have been dismissed. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee disabilities, as well as his left and right foot disabilities, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no current disabilities related to the conditions claimed, except for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for transverse myelitis was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,No current sleep disorder or related symptoms were found, as the Veteran did not provide sufficient medical evidence to support his claims.,Hypertension was not incurred in service; no current disability was established.,There is no indication of a current urinary impairment. The Veteran's mental health records do not mention any urinary issues.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (previously claimed as PTSD) was granted based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for skin cancer due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cause of death, including his service-connected bilateral upper and lower extremity cold weather injury residuals.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, and hypertension have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a right shoulder disability, an initial compensable evaluation for a right ankle disability, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for back, bilateral leg, and bilateral knee disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The issues have not been decided on the merits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Hypertensive Vascular Disease (claimed as Hypertension) are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.