Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his in-service blood pressure readings and that there was no evidence of continuous symptoms since separation from service.,The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability, concluding that the Veteran's private treatment records after service supported that his injury occurred post-service rather than during service.,The Board denied service connection for a thoracic spine disability, stating that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his in-service duties and that there was no evidence of continuous symptoms since separation from service.

The Board has found sufficient evidence of an association between hypertension and exposure to Agent Orange, triggering the need for a new examination to address service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension and dermatitis, claimed as radiation on the ear, are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a connection to service or herbicide exposure.,Service connection for Crohn’s Disease, residuals of intestine removal, and skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was restored, and the issues of sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and PTSD were remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis but dismissed the claim of service connection for hypertension due to a lack of timely appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence or examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding the service connection of cervical spine disability, high blood pressure, and hysterectomy and residuals.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete medical opinions and lay testimony regarding the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for low back strain. The remaining claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus. The claims for service connection for atherosclerotic heart disease and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II have been granted. The claim for heart disability is denied, while the skin disability and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's kidney failure was not caused by VA care, but rather due to his own non-compliance with medical instructions and treatment. As a result, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for kidney failure is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during active duty at Johnston Atoll is presumed. The claimant also had a current diagnosis of chloracne.,Service connection was remanded for skin cancer and hypertension due to potential radiation exposure on Johnston Island.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his current hypertension, which in turn is linked to his chronic kidney disease. As a result, service connection for both conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy (upper left and right extremities), and cataracts/loss of vision due to secondary service-connected diabetes mellitus II. The Veteran is also being remanded for a VA examination related to his spouse's eligibility for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for headaches, coronary artery disease, generalized anxiety disorder, and hypertension have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not submit a claim or new and material evidence within one year of the relevant decisions.,No indication of an attempt to reopen prior claims was found by the Board.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for right hand cellulitis is dismissed.,Service connection for a kidney disorder, claimed as renal toxicity, is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, migraines, and sciatica due to the need for further development including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's disabilities. The claims for service connection are not currently pending as the diabetes mellitus type 2 claim was denied in a final rating decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction associated with coronary artery disease was granted.