Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and a pulmonary condition (claimed as mesothelioma, asbestosis, bronchiectasis, and COPD) have been reopened. The claim for service connection for DM has been remanded.,Service connection for the claimed pulmonary condition is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to in-service exposure or service-connected conditions.

The Board has found that the Veteran's period of service from November 16, 2004 to September 1, 2009 is honorable. The Veteran’s claims for service connection are now remanded to determine if these conditions are related to his honorable service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, dermatological disorders, and hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure. Additional development is required as the previous opinions are inadequate.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's genitourinary disability following a March 2, 2011 TURP at a private facility is denied under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied, and his hypertension was granted a 10% rating. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of diagnosis and no evidence linking symptoms to service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, but denied service connection for high cholesterol.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, right shoulder bursitis, lumbosacral strain, and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examination.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent level due to uncontrolled blood pressure despite taking multiple medications.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The decision also denied a compensable rating for his scar from prostate cancer surgery and denied entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing onset during or within one year after service discharge.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to new service records showing the Veteran had 25 days of active duty in 1972. The claim will be reviewed by a VA examiner to determine if the hypertension existed prior to this period and whether it worsened during that time.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The claims for diabetes, neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, heart disability, hypertension, thyroid disability, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's death prevented a determination on accrued benefits or substitution purposes.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hyperthyroidism and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for residuals of laceration to the head, including cervical spine disability, vertigo, jaw disability and scarring; hypertension; right knee disability; erectile dysfunction (ED); and sleep disorder, including sleep apnea are being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hearing loss disability are granted. Claims for other conditions such as left foot ingrown toenail, right foot ingrown toenail, left shoulder, right shoulder, low back, right knee, left knee, sleep apnea, tachycardia, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), erectile dysfunction, TBI, headache, and acquired psychiatric disability are denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and a lung disability due to the death of the appellant.

The veteran's service is not during a period of war, so he does not meet the requirements for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's initial claim of service connection for hypertension was denied, but a 10% rating is granted from December 27, 2016. The right shoulder strain issue remains pending and requires additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions. The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, heart disorder, arthritis, and esophagus disorder are being reviewed again to determine if they are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete examinations and insufficient evidence. The Veteran's hypertension, tremors, cardiac dysrhythmia, and posttraumatic stress disorder are all under review.