Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating determinations related to various conditions, including hypertension, peripheral artery disease, atrial fibrillation, below-the-knee amputations, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetes mellitus type II. The decision is due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the merits of each claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypertension is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his headaches and dizziness are related to his service-connected hypertension or other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, kidney condition, left shoulder disability, and depressive disorder associated with service-connected conditions due to new VA treatment records being added to the file. The SSOC must be issued after considering all relevant evidence.

The claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and a lumbar spine disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and tinnitus. The VA will obtain any outstanding records and provide the Veteran with a comprehensive examination to determine if he has these conditions and their etiology.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and TMJ disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service. The case is remanded for further development.

Service connection for a right elbow disorder is denied.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is granted. Service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and heart condition, all of which the Veteran claimed were caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or time in proximity to Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to in-service herbicide exposure, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, sinusitis, insomnia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and a need for clarification of an April 2017 VHA opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were also denied, with the Board finding that these conditions did not manifest during active service or due to a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment but does not meet the criteria for a 70% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and a skin disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral feet, neck disability, arm disability, knee disability, leg disability (other than neurologic), hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hydrocele of scrotum with hard knot, and bilateral hearing loss. The decision was based on a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of July 31, 2009 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected major depressive disorder and nephropathy with hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for DM, HTN, and hypothyroidism due to new evidence received since his previous denial. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn and are dismissed. The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction as a residual of gonorrhea is remanded.