Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, respiratory disability (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea), hypertension, hemorrhoids, and bilateral intention tremor of hands have been denied.,The Veteran's respiratory disability was granted an initial non-compensable rating from December 15, 2015 onwards.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 4, 2013.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal prior to the issuance of a decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for chronic cough and respiratory disorder, exercised-induced asthma, unexplained infertility due to burn pit exposure, residual scar of the right upper back status post excision of compound nevus, contact dermatitis, left foot ingrown toenails, and right foot ingrown toenails have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Raynaud’s syndrome has been granted. The Board found that her Raynaud’s syndrome is related to service exposure to burn pits.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability, left knee disability, hypertension, seizure disability, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need to address the issue of service connection for hypertension in an SSOC.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, bilateral shoulder disability, hypertension, brain condition, neurological impairment of the breast and nipples, and mental condition are all granted.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension. The issues of entitlement to service connection for headaches, major depressive disorder, and diabetes are remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, a sleep disorder including obstructive sleep apnea, and various other conditions have been granted. The decision also remands several rating decisions.

The Veteran's appeals on various service connection claims have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for updated medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) with his service-connected conditions.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, tension headaches, and an initial compensable rating for an adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The case is remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's respiratory disorder, back disorder, and hypertension are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for further development regarding the Veteran's left knee, right knee, and TDIU claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his already service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and insomnia. The decision is based on a lack of current disability diagnoses that meet VA criteria.