Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right big toe, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, depression, and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.,Service connection has been granted for diabetes mellitus, type II, based on herbicide exposure in Thailand. Service connection is also granted for associated lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, renal vascular disease, PTSD, CAD, TDIU, and SMC due to new evidence being added to his file.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned for a new medical opinion.

The Board remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension and PTSD, as well as incomplete consideration of a skin condition claim. The Veteran's claims are now pending with instructions for further examination and development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including right elbow disability, residuals of right ring finger fracture, bilateral knee disability, congestive heart failure, hypertension, varicose veins and their residuals, and stroke. The VA is instructed to obtain updated medical records and schedule examinations for each issue.

The Veteran's metastatic gastric cancer claim has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. His hypertension claim remains denied, as does his bilateral hearing loss and PTSD claims.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and sleep disorder due to conflicting evidence and need for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder (other than hypertension), to include atrial fibrillation, due to incomplete development of the record and need for additional medical examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition and hypertension. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded, as well as the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection cannot be established for the Veteran's bilateral foot condition or hypertension due to lack of evidence of in-service incurrence or continuous problems since service. Service connection for ED is also denied because there is no medical opinion linking it to service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral toe disability, left ear hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and sleep disorder), left knee condition, ear condition (infections), and hypertension are all denied. The Board found no evidence of these conditions in service or within the presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gout and hypertension due to toxic herbicide exposure. The VA examiners did not provide sufficient explanations or address all of the questions posed in the previous remands.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's death is noted, but no substitution of claimant has been adjudicated yet.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right thumb disability, back disability, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to new evidence from VA medical records and a need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of SSA records that could positively impact his disability ratings for tinea versicolor, migraine headaches, left knee condition, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicides, including for gout, left and right leg conditions, tinnitus, respiratory condition, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, bladder disorder, migraines, peripheral neuropathy of the feet, restless leg syndrome of the legs, and a respiratory disability. The claims are remanded to allow for additional examinations and development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a right shoulder disorder, bilateral knee disorder, hypertension, heart disorder, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for dysuria remains pending.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the lack of substantial compliance with the April 2017 Board remand, specifically regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to potential herbicide exposure. The Veteran's personnel records need to be obtained, and if applicable, a determination will be made regarding his presumed exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not manifest during or as a result of his military service or service-connected PTSD. The examiner opined that hypertension was less likely caused by herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.