Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for consideration of evidence from a March 2019 VA examination and readjudication based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on the evidence provided.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and hypertension. The Veteran will need a new VA examination for his sinusitis claim, and an addendum opinion is needed regarding his hypertension claim.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be causally related to service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings is remanded due to the need for further development of evidence in several areas.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss due to new VA treatment records being added to the record. The Veteran did not respond within the required time frame to waive AOJ review of these records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents is granted, and a rating of 10 percent is assigned for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD with alcohol dependence and depression. The issue of hypertension was withdrawn by the Veteran during his October 2018 hearing.

The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records must be obtained and that the Veteran needs to undergo examinations for his claimed conditions due to potential service connection based on herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction secondary to hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric condition due to incomplete service treatment records and lack of supporting medical evidence. The claims will be further developed with additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's GERD, gout, and hypertension are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is also granted for the left knee disorder (including PO residuals of ACL reconstruction) and right shoulder disability (including arthritis).,However, service connection is denied for the left shoulder disability (including arthritis).

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated as secondary to his service-connected IHD (heart disease). A psychiatric examination is needed due to the Veteran's incarceration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's major depressive disorder manifests in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding hypertension, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for brain aneurysm, hypertension, and stroke is denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service connection for hypertension is also denied because the condition did not manifest until many years after service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the onset and aggravation of hypertension during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection was denied for hypertension as there is no evidence of sustained hypertension during or within one year after service. The Veteran's current condition is not related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's chronic prostatitis claim was granted based on a history of unresolved infections during service and continued treatment post-service.,Service connection for hearing loss was denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension and skin disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU. The case is remanded for further development regarding his esophageal adenocarcinoma rating and housebound status.