Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not caused or aggravated by his active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for hypertension, including as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II or due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The case requires additional medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the Veteran's claims for service connection involving her right elbow, right hip, left hip, low back, sinus, and hypertension conditions. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical records from rheumatologists and undergo examinations to determine the nature of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to missing or unlocated in-service medical records, and for TDIU as it is dependent on the outcome of the service connection claims. The Veteran's heart disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD), respiratory condition, acid reflux, migraines, and hypertension are at issue.

The Board has remanded several accrued benefits claims due to a need for evidence showing that the appellant, who is an adult daughter of the Veteran, was his dependent child at the time of his death. The appeals will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Veteran's service connection claims for cardiomyopathy and the cause of his death have been denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claim for burial benefits has also been denied as there is no established service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded due to the need for a VA addendum opinion on whether his hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and/or CAD.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, insomnia, and anxiety due to lack of evidence linking the current disabilities to service.,Service connection for hypertension was also denied as there is no direct link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected myocardial infarction with stable angina was denied. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met during the appeal period.,The Veteran’s claims for service connection for hypertension and respiratory disorders, both potentially related to herbicide exposure, are remanded due to outstanding records and need for VA examination.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right upper extremity condition characterized by pain, left upper extremity condition characterized by pain, right lower extremity characterized by pain, and left lower extremity characterized by pain, all potentially related to herbicide exposure, are also remanded due to outstanding records and need for VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, finding that the conditions did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter and are not otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, pulmonary disease, calcifying plaquing distal abdominal aorta, right femoral endarterectomy, and peripheral vascular disease due to missed VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, melanoma, and a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss. The appeal seeking service connection for a psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and right wrist disability are being remanded for additional development as the current evidence does not fully reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension and stroke.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and conflicting opinions, particularly regarding the onset of hypertension. The Veteran's service dates spanning December 1968 to July 1971 need to be confirmed and additional medical evidence is required.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further evaluation due to inconsistencies in the service treatment records and the need for additional examination.

The Board has granted a partial restoration of the disability rating for hypertension from 40% to 10%, effective September 1, 2017. The reduction from 40% to 0% was not proper due to material improvement in the condition under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and hypertension, finding that the current conditions did not have their onset during active duty or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for obesity and hypercholesterolemia due to the lack of a recognized disability. The remaining issues have been remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the denial of service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder and hypertension, finding no in-service event or disease that caused the current conditions. The Veteran's right foot degenerative arthritis was granted an increased rating to 30 percent.