Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is pending and will be remanded. His initial compensable rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety (claimed as PTSD) remains denied.

The Veteran's hypertension, left index finger disability, and high cholesterol were not service-connected.,There is no current diagnosis of a chronic left index finger disorder.,High cholesterol was not found to be a compensable condition for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for which he is seeking service connection, and therefore, his claims are denied.

The Veteran's service records do not show any treatment or diagnosis related to the claimed conditions. However, he has current diagnoses of actinic keratosis, colon cancer, macular edema, hypertension, skin cancer, and stroke. The Board finds that a remand is necessary for VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents while in service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea and hypertension as secondary to sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for asbestosis and OSA secondary to PTSD. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents. The VA examinations are inadequate as they do not address whether the conditions may be due to such exposure, and the opinions regarding hypertension must consider the most recent NAS findings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating based on their combined rating of 80%. However, due to the lack of an examination considering her unemployability due to these conditions, the case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy with hypertension is now rated at 100 percent effective September 19, 2016. His diabetes mellitus remains at a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical spine issues, fibromyalgia, and others, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension has been reopened, and the Board is remanding it to determine if service connection can be established.,The Veteran's claim for a heart disability secondary to his hypertension is also being remanded.

The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates for service connection of hypertension and ischemic heart disease as secondary to hypertension. The effective date for both conditions is March 5, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, a bilateral leg disorder (restless legs syndrome and diabetic neuropathy), and hypertension due to potential exposure during active duty for training in January to September 1975.

The Veteran's left shoulder and right shoulder osteoarthritis, unspecified depressive disorder, hypertension, hepatitis C, headache, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are all granted service connection.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the issues on appeal have become moot.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of the two issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension is granted as the condition began during his active duty.

The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism and hypertension is granted. The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hypertension is remanded due to the lack of recent VA examination.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed for the Veteran's right thumb injury, asthma, sleep apnea, and hypertension claims due to insufficient evidence.