Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's dizziness, headaches, and pes planus of the left foot have been granted service connection.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is being remanded to determine its etiology.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, hypertension, and restless leg syndrome have been reopened due to new evidence. The Board has ordered additional VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was not reopened and denied.,The Veteran's candidal infection of the skin is rated as noncompensable, with no higher rating granted.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus was withdrawn. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. Service connection is denied for hypertension and both lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease and hypertension, as the evidence did not show a link to active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, cancer of the kidneys, and heart condition due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing in-service onset or a link between his current conditions and service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED. The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy, to include as secondary to his service-connected disability of diabetes mellitus, will be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD and an initial disability evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including VA treatment records from 2000-2005, SSA records, and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension, requiring continuous medication, has not manifested in diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more. The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic nephropathy with hypertension was rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that this rating did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating during the relevant period.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension due to new evidence suggesting exposure to herbicides in Korea. However, as hypertension is not a presumptive condition associated with herbicide exposure, and there is no direct evidence linking current hypertension to service, the claim for service connection remains denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are denied as not meeting the criteria for a disability rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied as there is no indication of actual bone loss or other maxillary impairment.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than anxiety disorder, to include PTSD, is also denied due to the lack of current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder remains remanded as there is no clear indication of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and requests for additional information.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is granted, and the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims are also being remanded to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran is seeking to reopen several service connection claims related to herbicide exposure. These claims have been remanded due to outstanding medical records and further examination.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, PTSD, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be related to his period of service or a service-connected disability. His PTSD claim was also denied as there is no evidence he has the condition. Erectile dysfunction was found not to warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is denied for a bilateral knee disability, hypertension, insomnia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD.