Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Board has denied service connection for dyslipidemia and has remanded the remaining issues related to spine conditions, joint disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, GERD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board has denied reopening the claim for hypertension and denied an increased rating for coronary artery disease, finding that new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims. The Veteran's coronary artery disease is currently rated at 10%.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence suggesting a potential association between hypertension and herbicide exposure. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypertensive heart disease and/or hypertension are related to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder and remanded the claim for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for vertigo, traumatic brain injury, migraine headaches, PTSD, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD due to insufficient notification.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, as secondary to PTSD, and for ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation aggravation of hypertension is remanded due to incomplete VA examination reports.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as being secondary to the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, but remanded the issue of service connection for headaches.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder was reopened and granted. The claims for sleep apnea secondary to bilateral shoulder disabilities and hypertension secondary to sleep apnea were also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including headaches, shortness of breath, heart condition, hypertension, kidney condition, diabetes mellitus, vision condition, neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the cases of hypertension and erectile dysfunction for further development.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot disorder, gout, and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated during service. The claims for PTSD have been remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding its severity.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and the residuals of a stroke. The claims for lumbar spine disability, neck disability, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for a TDIU determination, and referred it to VA's Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II, eye disorder, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or service connection.,Service connection for cerebrovascular accident was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for right eye disability, gastroenteritis (abdominal pain), bilateral hearing loss disability, diverticulitis, and hypertension are remanded due to new evidence received. The VA will conduct further examinations and provide medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for several conditions, including a right little finger disability, lumbar spine disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and residuals of gynecomastia surgery. The case is remanded to obtain further examinations regarding left shoulder disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his primary or contributory causes of death were not caused by his military service or related to his service-connected disabilities.