Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a back disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee, bilateral ankle, hypertension, and cerebellar cyst disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain a supplemental medical opinion regarding the Veteran's low back disability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension due to new research findings linking hypertension to herbicide exposure. The issues of service connection for residuals of a cerebrovascular accident and initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the reopening of the hypertension claim. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension, finding that the Veteran's diastolic pressure was not predominantly over 100 and thus did not meet the criteria for a minimum compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service or secondary to his service-connected right knee osteoarthritis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, finding that it is not attributable to his active service and does not have a relationship with any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus, renal disease, and hypertension are granted as service-connected. The right ear hearing loss and TDIU claims are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and incomplete medical opinions. The VA needs to verify the decedent's periods of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and Inactive Duty for Training (INACDUTRA). Additionally, an addendum opinion is needed from a medical specialist to address whether the decedent's acute myocardial infarction and hypertension were incurred or aggravated during ACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression) due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, but has remanded it to determine if the condition is related to active duty or a service-connected disability.

The claim for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma is denied. The claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for HPV infection, knee disorder, heel disorder, heart disorder, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional development of her service records.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for further development regarding potential herbicide exposure in the Philippines, which could affect service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hypertension due to exposure to herbicides during service, as there is a recent upgrade in the classification of hypertension from 'limited or suggested evidence of an association' to 'sufficient evidence of an association'. The Veteran's hypertension must be evaluated based on this new information.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and restless leg syndrome. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for hypertension, cataracts, and basal cell carcinoma due to potential exposure to herbicides during service. The Veteran's hypertension is currently not related to service or presumed Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected asthma. The initial rating for asthma prior to October 30, 1998 and since that date are both remanded.

The Board has determined that the previous VA examination is inadequate and an additional opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD caused or aggravated his hypertension is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep condition is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for high blood pressure is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for high cholesterol is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of bipolar disorder is granted and the effective date is July 12, 2013.