Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding service records. The claims will be returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left toe disorder, right toe disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and residuals of a right-side stroke have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for DJD of the right knee has also been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating effective July 21, 2016. Service connection for OSA, hypertension secondary to PTSD, and migraine headaches secondary to PTSD have also been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for nephrosclerosis and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus (DM) or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and for an initial compensable evaluation for hearing loss. The Veteran is required to provide addendum opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal before a decision was made, thus all issues are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is granted for PTSD. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and an in-service stressor, but remands for further examination to determine if vertigo and hypertension are related to service or other factors.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hypertension due to insufficient evidence in the March 2017 VA examination report.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as not related to service.,His multiple scars of the forehead with slight disfigurement are rated at 10% and no higher rating is granted.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of spinal fusion is remanded.,The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70%, but a higher rating is not granted.,An effective date earlier than October 13, 1970 for the award of service connection for multiple scars of the forehead with slight disfigurement and an effective date earlier than December 5, 2013 for tinnitus are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for stroke, hypertension, and enlarged heart due to incomplete records from SSA and private sources.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has vacated its May 16, 2018 decision and remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's tension headaches are caused and aggravated by her service-connected anxiety disorder. The appeal for service connection for other conditions is still pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for osteoarthritis, heart disability, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cerebral vascular accident, and dementia due to inextricably intertwined issues. The cause of death claim is also being remanded.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service connection and evaluation for various conditions, including right knee disability, right ankle disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, and residuals of left knee injury. The decision also grants a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tumors of the feet, hypercholesterolemia, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, back disorder, and arthritis have all been denied. The effective dates are not specified as they were part of earlier rating decisions that were not appealed.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The left ear hearing loss disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's causes of death.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for bilateral cataracts, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (hypogonadism), and skin condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.