Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are found to be secondary to his service-connected ankle disability.,The Veteran's back disability is found to be aggravated by his service-connected ankle disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disability. The claims for hypertension, skin disability (claimed as hydraulic burns), head trauma residuals (claimed as dementia), and dental disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The case of a rating greater than 10 percent for shell fragment wounds and TDIU are remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable because her diastolic pressure has not been predominantly 100 or more, and her systolic pressure has not been predominantly 160 or more.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy, finding insufficient evidence to make a determination on these issues. The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and hypertension due to incomplete development of records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, including the issues of service connection for right shin shrapnel wound with scar and hypertension. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, sinus disorder, respiratory disorder, heart disorder, stomach disorder, eye disorder, and vertigo/TBI residuals, have been denied as there is no current evidence of a disability in question.

The Board has denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The issues of service connection for hypertension, duodenal ulcer, and thyroid condition have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues include hypertension, sleep apnea, left leg sciatica, and a right leg disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any back disorder and hypertension.

The claim for service connection of hypertension was reopened. The Veteran's hypertension is not found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD, and therefore denied. SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound rate is also denied.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension. The claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, left knee disability, and left wrist strain are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete or insufficient evidence, including a need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his Gulf War Syndrome and related conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that her blood pressure does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has never been predominantly diastolic 110 or more or systolic 200 or more.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hypertension, specifically whether it is related to his in-service exposure to herbicides or treatment for malaria and syphilis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disability and hypertension due to insufficient evidence.,There is no current diagnosis of a right ankle disability or hypertension in the record.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus. The claims for chronic bronchitis and emphysema, as well as hypertension and erectile dysfunction (to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus), are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the evidence now supports a finding of service connection for some disabilities due to jet fuel exposure.