Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's hypertension has been well-controlled with medication, and his blood pressure readings have not met the levels required for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria. The Board therefore denies a compensable rating for hypertension.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal of service connection for hypertension, hearing loss, and initial ratings for bipolar II disorder with psychotic features and PTSD, spinal stenosis at L4-5, lumbar radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremity, and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, stomach disorder, artery condition, stroke, and hypertension.,The Veteran died from cardiac arrest due to metastatic lung cancer.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for prostate cancer, glomerulonephritis and nephrosclerosis, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to the claimed conditions, or that these conditions are due to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, which may be related to his service in Southwest Asia where he was exposed to burn pits.

The Veteran's hypertension and kidney cancer are granted service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for lymph node disability is denied, as there is no current diagnosis of such condition. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss prior to January 9, 2016, is not granted an initial compensable rating, while a 40 percent rating is granted thereafter.

The Veteran's hypertensive heart disease and hypertension are not rated higher than the current 30% and 10% ratings, respectively. The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, diverticulitis, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gout, left knee disabilities, and headaches due to the need for additional development. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for further development and adjudication of other service connection claims. The TDIU will be readjudicated after those claims are resolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions have been denied.,Claims seeking earlier effective dates for certain benefits are also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's PTSD is being examined to determine if it was caused or aggravated by his in-service left knee injury and fear of Libya attack during service. His hypertension and erectile dysfunction are also being examined to determine their relationship with his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, and hypothyroidism and benign neoplasm of the thyroid are not service-connected.,Service connection was denied for all conditions listed.

The Veteran's right great toe fracture and hypertension/sleep apnea claims are remanded for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC). The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the failure to issue an SOC.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals. The appeal for TDIU was granted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and correctly decide the Veteran's claims for service connection, including private treatment records from various doctors and Social Security Administration disability benefits documents.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction. The claims are remanded to obtain VA examinations to determine if these disabilities are secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his file and the need for a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).