Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of hypertension and its relation to service, exposure to herbicide agents, or diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for low back disability, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to unresolved issues and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to in-service symptoms, as well as secondary to PTSD. The claims are being remanded because they are inextricably intertwined with his petition to reopen a claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right ulnar nerve decompression surgery, loss of vision due to trauma, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are now pending before the Board again.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD and concluded that he does not have any diagnosed mental health condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and therefore his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and ruling out other presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. The decision also noted that there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's hypertension and his in-service stressors.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids from March 19, 2015 to April 16, 2018 is denied. Service connection for a right foot disorder is granted. The claims of service connection for left knee disorder, low back disorder, sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating since December 21, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for chronic renal disease and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for chronic renal disease, as it did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent. For TDIU, the Board determined that the Veteran does not meet the requirements to be considered unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to procedural errors in the decision-making process. The issues of hypertension, left ankle disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastrointestinal disorders need further examination and opinion.

The Veteran is granted a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective June 26, 2006 due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and ratings for coronary artery disease and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions regarding aggravation.

The Board dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD). The appeals are granted as both conditions have been linked by medical professionals to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment during active duty and concluding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete examinations, lack of consideration of all relevant evidence, and new evidence added since the last SSOC. The Veteran is required to provide VA treatment records, complete a VA Form 21-8940, and provide IRS tax returns.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether hypertension is directly related to service or secondary to service-connected generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's plantar fasciitis is not related to his service or any service-connected conditions. His hypertension began after separation from service and is not linked to his service-connected disabilities. His allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Board found that there was no evidence of leg length inequality causing bilateral plantar fasciitis, and thus denied service connection for this condition. The Veteran's hypertension was determined to be multifactorial with obesity being a significant factor. Service connection for his allergic rhinitis was also denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.