Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, kidney disability, and hypertension. The denial was based on a lack of evidence connecting these conditions to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

PTSD service connection is granted. ED, headaches, hypertension, and sleep apnea service connection issues are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, specifically whether it is related to his service-connected pituitary adenoma or presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, esophageal cancer, hypertension, stroke, and emphysema as the evidence did not establish a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected.,Ischemic heart disease and DM II are not granted as service connected, due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to the service-connected allergic rhinitis disability, is granted. Service connection for hypertension, secondary to sleep apnea and/or the service-connected migraine disability, is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder as secondary to a service-connected right knee disability. The claims for neck, vertigo, hypertension, and gastroparesis have been denied. The requests to reopen previously denied claims for left hip and left knee disabilities are remanded. Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder, as claimed as ischemic heart disease. The reasons include incomplete or unavailable service treatment records, and the need for additional medical opinions to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension have been denied. The Board has remanded the cases of PTSD, TDIU, and an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and an eye disability due to incomplete development of records and opinions. The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2 is not found to be a cause or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board has granted a 70 percent rating.,The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for hypertension. The issue of service connection for tinnitus has been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as kidney disease and hypertension. The appellant contends that these conditions were due to exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. However, the VA has not found service connection based on presumptive exposure to herbicides for these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is reopened, and service connection for coronary artery disease is granted. Service connection for HLH is dismissed due to withdrawal of appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for aortic insufficiency, including as due to hypertension, is remanded due to the need for new examinations.

The Veteran's hypertension is considered service-connected as it arose during their military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to exposure to herbicide agents, diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and other conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including cervical spine and tibial stress fractures. The claims are pending for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to Agent Orange exposure, and the issue of service connection for gout secondary to hypertension is remanded.

The Board has remanded multiple issues including service connection claims, rating determinations for hearing loss and tinnitus, and the reopening of previously denied claims. The appeals are pending and will be addressed in a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).