Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for various conditions, including hypertension and ischemic heart disease. The cause of death is also under consideration.

The Veteran's prostate disorder and hypertension claims were denied due to lack of in-service incurrence. The knee and skin disorders were also denied as there was no in-service incurrence. Additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records, scheduling examinations, and considering the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, hypertension, and PTSD. The decision also notes that the Veteran is currently receiving a 70% rating for his PTSD.

The Board dismissed all appeals for increased evaluations and the reopening of claims for service connection. The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective October 6, 2010.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), hypertension, and seizure disorder. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD, and the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-5. For hypertension and seizure disorders, the Board noted that there were no manifestations within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and high cholesterol have been denied.,There is no current diagnosis of CFS or hypertension in the record. The Veteran's symptoms are attributed to other conditions such as sleep apnea and depression.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, hypertension, and TDIU have been remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for hepatitis A, B and C, right Achilles tendinopathy, migraines (secondary to peripheral neuropathy of the face), cerebrovascular accident (claimed as stroke), hypertension, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The remand also includes a request for VA examinations to determine if the Veteran has current diagnoses of hepatitis A, B or C and whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension had its onset in service and continues to this day, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will seek a definitive opinion regarding the etiology of his hypertension, including whether it is related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 are remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including a copy of the police report and updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the claim for death pension benefits was denied. The causes of death listed on his death certificate were pneumonia, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and asthma. There is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for a lower back disability and for an initial rating for hypertension due to additional medical inquiry.

All issues related to increased ratings for various conditions are granted. Effective dates of November 1, 2010 are assigned for the increased ratings and effective date determinations.,An earlier effective date of November 1, 2010 is granted for the assignment of a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids, hypertension, and lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disability and its relationship to service-connected asthma.

The Veteran received emergency medical treatment for hypertension and dizziness at a private hospital. The treatment was deemed necessary due to the severity of his symptoms, which included high blood pressure readings over 200, extreme weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, and cold sweats. The decision grants payment or reimbursement for these services as no VA facility was feasibly available.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the lack of complete service treatment records, including a separation examination. Additionally, SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, but his depressive disorder and TDIU claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Spine, Hypertension, and Hepatitis C claims has been granted. The service connection for these conditions is remanded due to the need for additional development.