Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened, and he is now entitled to an initial rating of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity prior to December 17, 2008. The effective date for his service-connected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains October 28, 2002.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for brain cancer and lung cancer was granted. The claims for service connection for a headache disability, bladder cancer, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than 10 percent. The skin disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and bilateral foot disorders are all remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, tinea pedis, and hemorrhoids on a direct basis. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period, did not manifest to a compensable degree within a presumptive period, and was not noted in service with attributable continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension have been granted. The claim for diabetes mellitus is due to herbicide agent exposure, while the hypertension claim has been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, neck injury and residuals of a head injury are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension as there is no evidence of a current disability throughout the claim period.

The Board has ordered a remand for an addendum opinion regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and hypertension on his ability to work. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, leg scars, and knee disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, acquired psychiatric disability (depressive disorder and insomnia), and denied service connection for tinnitus. The effective date remains October 28, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service, as well as whether it is related to a service-connected condition. The VA must obtain updated medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, kidney dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete development and need for medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy. The remaining claims for hearing loss, anemia, bleeding ulcer, heart condition, PTSD, hypertension, and TDIU are also pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied in the August 2013 rating decision, but reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, acid reflux (secondary to PTSD), and erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD) were remanded as they are related to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for hypertension was granted based on a diagnosis during active service. The effective date is the date of receipt of claim, November 29, 2013.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is rated at 40 percent from August 5, 2016. His hypertension remains noncompensable.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not warrant readjudication of the tuberculosis claim, as no new and relevant evidence was submitted after the September 2004 denial.,The Veteran's TBI and hypertension claims are remanded due to the submission of new evidence since the April 2010 denial.

The Board has determined that a VA examination and medical nexus opinion are required to determine if the Veteran's current hypertension and GERD are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since November 15, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to incomplete service records and additional relevant evidence being associated with the record.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a failure to obtain VA treatment records from Bryan College Station CBOC in College Station, Texas for hypertension and skin disability.