Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active military service. Service connection was denied for hypertension due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred or aggravated by service.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus, Type II, heart disorder, Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer. Service connection remains denied for the other conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for elevated triglycerides with high cholesterol has been withdrawn by the Veteran. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and evaluation.,The Veteran is entitled to VA examinations to determine if his joint pain/arthralgias, vision problems, hypertension, hemorrhoids, stomach condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to service.

The Veteran's death was caused by intracerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension, which is not service-connected. The claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied as the Veteran did not meet the requirement of having a total rating for service connected disability for at least 10 years immediately preceding his death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, enlarged prostate, and Alzheimer’s disease due to Agent Orange exposure have been denied.,Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance has also been denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and rhinitis were denied service connection due to lack of evidence. The left shoulder condition was granted service connection.,Right ear hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder) are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back condition and hypertension due to insufficient examination findings.

The Veteran's claims for a right shoulder disability, hypertension, asthma, major depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, kidney and heart disabilities (secondary to hypertension), headaches, vertigo, and temporary total rating are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence or examinations.,The Veteran’s hypertension is being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding its onset and whether it is related to service-connected conditions. The examiner must also determine if her hypertension is aggravated by her service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's asthma is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on whether she had breathing problems during service that could have led to her current condition.,The Veteran’s major depressive disorder is being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding its onset and whether it is related to service-connected conditions. The examiner must also determine if her depression is aggravated by her service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on whether she had sugar in her urine during service or if her condition is aggravated by her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran’s kidney and heart disabilities (secondary to hypertension) are being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding their onset and relationship to her hypertension.,The Veteran's headaches and vertigo are being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on whether they are related to her cervical spine disability. The examiner must also determine if her conditions are aggravated by her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran’s temporary total rating is being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding her need for convalescence following surgery.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, right ankle disability, eye disorder, skin parasites, and hypertension. The Veteran's headaches and allergic skin disorder have been granted service connection.,Service connection was not established for the Veteran's right shoulder or right ankle disabilities as they were not incurred during her periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension based on a finding that the Veteran's diagnosis within one year of separation from service is related to his in-service blood pressure readings, and thus meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are not adequate for decision making purposes due to lack of consideration of Agent Orange exposure, combined effect of service-connected lung cancer and PTSD, and incorrect characterization of the Veteran's lung condition. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA records from the Veteran's active duty period and subsequent treatment. The claims will be reviewed again with these additional records.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, left knee condition, and hypertension. The appellant's back disorder is attributed to his congenital spinal anomaly that existed prior to service and was not aggravated by military service.,There is no evidence of a current left knee disability or chronic condition during service. The appellant reported pain but no specific injury. A VA examiner concluded there were no objective findings to support a diagnosis of a left knee condition.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, right wrist ganglion cyst, and left wrist ganglion cyst as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Veteran's claims are remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension, finding no evidence of a nexus to his active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis in his hands and fingers, a psychiatric disorder, arthritis of his hips, cervical spine, left knee, wrists, and right knee. The issues of arthritis of the bilateral hips, cervical spine, left knee, and bilateral wrists have been remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The issue of hypertension has also been remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including secondary service connection for various conditions. The specific issues include sleep apnea, hypertension as secondary to lumbar-sacral strain, obesity, left knee condition associated with lumbar-sacral strain, right knee strain associated with lumbar-sacral strain, headaches, and erectile dysfunction.