Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and aortic aneurysm as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during or were related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to outstanding VA treatment records and for consideration of a TDIU prior to June 5, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disability and hypertension to obtain additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA examinations.

Your appeals for service connection on hypertension, low circulation of the lower extremities, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have been dismissed due to your death.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, but dismissed the claims for hypertension and insomnia as the Veteran withdrew his appeals during a hearing.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities.,The right flat foot disability and hypertension claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for high cholesterol and hepatitis C was granted. The cases of digestive problems, stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver with weight loss (related to hepatitis C), heart disease, hypertension, fatigue, renal complications, and chronic depression are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, as well as any potential herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the matter of service connection for hypertension can be decided. The remand includes obtaining any outstanding records, including those from Dr. M.M. and Dr. D.D., and conducting a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service, particularly due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims due to an incomplete record from Reynolds ACH for the period of 2003-2008, and the need to notify the Veteran and his representative if any requested records are unavailable.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II, a right shoulder disorder, a chronic kidney disorder, and a back disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus has been withdrawn.,His claim for an increased rating for residuals of pilonidal cystectomy with painful scar is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating than 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining information about the Veteran's employment history and educational background, and ordering a VA examination to assess the severity of his knee disabilities. The Veteran is also entitled to a 10 percent rating for hypertension.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and a sleep disorder as the evidence does not support that these conditions had their onset during or were caused by military service.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed disabilities, including those related to exposure to herbicide agents, as the evidence did not establish actual or presumed exposure and the conditions were not shown to be directly related to active duty service.

The Veteran's back disorder, hypertension, and hearing loss are all being remanded for further examination and opinion. The service connection for the back disorder is presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. For hypertension, a new VA opinion is needed considering the November 2018 National Academy of Sciences study. Hearing loss requires an ENT specialist's opinion on its relation to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board will provide a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's hypertension, right ear hearing loss disability, left knee disability, cold injury to the feet, ed (erectile dysfunction), glaucoma, frostbite to the nose and ears, neurological impairment of bilateral upper and lower extremities, and arthritis of bilateral upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine DDD and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.,The reduction of the rating for the Veteran’s service-connected lumbar spine disability from 40 percent to a 20 percent rating, effective April 1, 2016, was denied. The 40 percent evaluation is restored.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity disabilities, heart disease including ischemic heart disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, and hypertension as there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after active duty. The diagnoses were not related to military service.