Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The appeal for service connection for hypertension, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), right homonymous hemianopsia (loss of vision due to stroke), and dizziness (residual of stroke) has been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for left hip arthritis, right hip arthritis, left knee arthritis, and right knee arthritis.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for scars of the bilateral shoulders and base of the neck was denied, but he was granted TDIU.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support the assertion that his active duty service caused or contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional examination. The issues include right elbow, left knee, and right knee conditions; PTSD; sleep apnea; hypertension; gastrointestinal condition; acid reflux; erectile dysfunction; neuropathy; diabetes mellitus; and heart condition.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure. The cases of hypertension and blood clots are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart condition and hypertension (secondary to PTSD) due to missing records and need for additional opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an extraschedular rating for coronary artery disease and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of hypertension. The issues of service connection for hypertension secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease and entitlement to TDIU are also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues of service connection for cardiovascular disorders, kidney disorders, strokes/TIAs, and sleep apnea due to herbicide exposure are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The claims for hypertension, low back disability, and ischemic heart disease are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and PTSD are not service-connected, and his CAD requires a new examination to determine its current severity. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fallen arches with callosities, eye disorder, hypertension, and DMII has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for gout/arthritis and denied for diabetes mellitus type II (DMII).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied in an August 2003 rating decision because the evidence did not show a current diagnosis of hypertension within one year of separation from service. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding all issues related to service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, hypertension, acid reflux, ischemic heart disease, a scar from heart surgery, and a residual scar on the left knee. The appeal was dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for schizoaffective disorder has been granted, effective from December 1, 2016. The Board also found that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected schizoaffective disorder, leading to an award of SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The Veteran's back disorder, gastritis, acquired psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all under review.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye injury, and dental condition due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection was also denied for congestive heart failure, hypertension, kidney condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD and PTSD) as the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, kidney stones, and enlarged prostate due to insufficient opinions in the VA examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and his reserve personnel records are needed to determine if any conditions were incurred or aggravated during ACDUTRA.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for hypertension and left and right plantar fasciitis as the Veteran withdrew his claims. The appeal of PTSD with depression, not otherwise specified is remanded due to a request for an additional VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides, the conditions are not related to service or any service-connected disability, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that they began during active duty.