Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disorder is allowed. The appeal is granted to that extent only, and the claims for service connection for hypertension are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, rectal cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, left foot neuropathy pain, and right foot neuropathy pain due to potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune or herbicide agents during service. The RO is instructed to develop evidence regarding the Veteran’s ship movements and positions during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma, respiratory disorder, diabetes mellitus, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, skin condition (porphyria cutanea tarda), and hypertension have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for these conditions due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, hypertension, sleep apnea, and hyperhidrosis due to inadequate opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's back condition and sleep apnea were not found to be related to his military service.,His hypertension was also not found to be related to his military service, with the exception of a possible link to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, bilateral eye condition (migraine visual phenomenon bilaterally, left lower eyelid papilloma, right eye posterior vitreous detachment), and hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and memory loss due to environmental exposures during his Persian Gulf War service. The VA will obtain all relevant medical records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of anxiety, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's symptoms qualify for a disability rating due to secondary service-connected conditions. The evidence does not clearly establish that the Veteran meets the criteria for an anxiety disorder diagnosis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are granted service connection. The issues of hypertension and diabetes mellitus secondary to hypertension are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, skin condition of the bilateral feet, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease, and diabetes due to potential service connection issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and bilateral lower extremity peripheral nerve disabilities due to insufficient development of the record, particularly regarding a VA examination.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD and right upper extremity disabilities. The claims for myocardial infarction, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are denied.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous medication for control, has been rated at 10 percent prior to March 5, 2018. However, the criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and requesting an advisory opinion from a medical expert. The Veteran's death was not service-connected as his cause of death is esophageal carcinoma.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for hypertension has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (claimed as high cholesterol), carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand and left hand. The reasons provided were that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for bradycardia with syncope, paroxysmal tachycardia, sick sinus syndrome, status post pacemaker is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and headache disability due to additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and examining whether her conditions were aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disability and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson’s disease was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.,Service connection for coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorder is remanded as there is insufficient evidence of a current disability.