Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion regarding hypertension and sleep apnea. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected as a separate condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder, left shin splints, and right shin splints. The claim for hypertension remains denied.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s in-service treatment caused his current low back disorder.

The Board found no current diagnoses of arthritis, hypertension, a bilateral eye disability, GERD, ED, cold weather injuries, peripheral neuropathy, or a right ear hearing loss disability. The Veteran's statements regarding these conditions were not supported by medical evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral foot disability claims were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.,Service connection for thoracic aortic aneurysm, chest pain, PTSD, lumbar spine arthritis, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral ankle swelling/disability, CAD, prostate cancer, chronic kidney disease, anemia, diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and obstructive sleep apnea were all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during service and whether it is related to an in-service injury or disease. The appellant will need a VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's hypertension and acid reflux are not service-connected.,A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted from October 15, 2013 to February 28, 2019.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions have been dismissed. The claims for TBI, dizziness, HTN, bone spur and wart of the right foot, blurred vision, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, migraine headaches, and residuals of fractured right shoulder were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a back disorder, left knee disorder, left heel/foot disorder, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has not yet adjudicated the claims and needs to obtain additional medical records, provide VA examinations for the claimed disabilities, and readjudicate the claims. The appeal is being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hypertension and skin disability for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected diabetes, PTSD, and myocardial infarction, while the skin disability remains unclear.

The Board has granted service connection for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and stable angina due to presumed herbicide exposure, but has remanded the claim for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, miliaria (chloracne), thyroid condition, heart condition, bilateral foot condition, abnormal toenail condition, and abnormal skin growth. The decision also noted that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim was not addressed as it pertained to an earlier effective date.

The Veteran died before the Board could make a decision on his claims for service connection and special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted. However, the issue of whether hypertension is secondary to diabetes mellitus type II remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for cluster headaches, but has remanded the issues of sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition was denied because there is no evidence that the current left knee disability is related to service.,Service connection for sinusitis and hypertension were also denied as there is not enough evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development and medical opinion regarding service connection for valvular heart disease. Service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, finding no link between the conditions and active duty service.