Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD with sleep disorder is granted a disability rating of 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU. The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The appeals for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease) and hypertension are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, tinnitus, and hypertension. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism (claimed as thyroid problems), ischemic heart disease and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including upper respiratory condition, hypertension, folliculitis, headaches, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, prostate cancer residuals, hypertension, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss, rendered him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment. His TDIU claim was granted effective from February 1, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for eye disability, cardiovascular disability (including CABG residuals), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development including examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, depression, and hypertension are granted. Claims for right leg disability (claimed as a right shin injury), hernia of the upper torso, kidney disease, cyst of the left armpit, and diabetes mellitus remain denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, and the claims for right foot disability, pronounced pes planus, and severe hallux valgus deformity are all denied. The Board found that the schedular criteria adequately describe the Veteran's symptoms.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension is dismissed. The appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability (to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression) is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension claim has been denied as it does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.,The anaphylaxis claim is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's right shoulder osteoarthritis, hypertension, GERD, and headaches on a secondary basis are now service-connected.,A 40% rating for degenerative arthritis and DDD of the thoracolumbar spine is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right shoulder osteoarthritis, status post shoulder arthroplasty is denied. The current 30 percent rating adequately compensates the Veteran's symptoms and manifestations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, COPD, CAD, and hypertension due to outstanding medical records not being obtained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, service connection for hypertension, and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his posttraumatic stress disorder. The examiner needs to provide a new opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, heat stroke, right knee condition, left knee condition, rib(s) condition, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition is remanded due to incomplete STRs.

The Veteran's hypertension was denied as it did not manifest within a year of service or is otherwise attributable to the Veteran’s service. The right wrist, left wrist, right hand, left hand, right elbow, and left elbow conditions were remanded due to secondary service connection theory. The left knee condition was also remanded for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of median sternotomy, depression, left leg fracture, vertigo, and hypertension have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hypertension was caused or aggravated by her service, and granted service connection for hypertension.