Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The appeal for service connection has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hand disability, right knee condition, hypertension, stab in the belt area, and shoulder conditions due to lack of evidence linking these disabilities to his military service.,There is no clear indication that any of these conditions began during or are otherwise related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left foot gouty arthritis, right foot gouty arthritis, and hypertension have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral pseudophakia, hypertension, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and a kidney condition are all granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his June 1991 period of service, considering blood pressure readings and symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before these claims can be decided.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension due to lack of evidence showing its onset in service or within one year of service. The Veteran's thoracolumbar disorder is remanded for further examination and rating.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as the evidence did not show these conditions had their onset in service or were related to a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his presumed herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded by the Board. The issues include high blood pressure, tinnitus, migraine headaches, seizure disability, hallux valgus (left foot), and adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed sleep apnea had its onset during active service. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The claim of service connection for hypertension and kidney disorder has been denied as there is no evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty, and the Veteran did not provide new and material evidence to reopen his claims. The kidney disorder was found to be related to hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension has not been manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and requiring continuous medication. As such, the claim for an increased rating for service-connected hypertension is denied.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran to be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his hypertension, as there were no medical records from the September 2008 VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neurological impairment of the bilateral upper extremities, scars/tightness secondary to such impairment, and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus due to further development being necessary.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, right foot arthritis, left foot arthritis, a sleep disorder (claimed as nightmares), a left leg condition, and a right leg condition. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to missing service treatment records from November 1978 to February 1979.

The Board has restored the Veteran's prior 100% rating for IgA nephropathy and nephrotic syndrome with hypertension, hematuria, and headaches, status post right kidney transplant from August 1, 2013.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received from official service department records. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in service is also under review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no current diagnosis of a disability related to his active duty service. The evidence did not establish an in-service injury or disease, and the disabilities found are not shown to be causally related to his military service.