Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted.,The Veteran's claims for secondary service connection for hypertension and bilateral eye disability due to diabetes have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records, particularly regarding her service-connected foot disabilities. The appeals will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his claims for service connection for chronic pain syndrome, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine posttraumatic osteoarthritis, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with posttraumatic lumbar osteoarthritis has been withdrawn. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.,The Veteran's appeal regarding his claims for service connection for migraines has also been withdrawn. His petition to reopen his claims for cervical spine posttraumatic osteoarthritis and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with posttraumatic lumbar osteoarthritis have been granted, but the issues of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and migraines remain pending.

The Board denied service connection for high blood pressure, heart condition, right eye condition, and emphysema (COPD) as the preponderance of evidence did not support a causal relationship to service or any related conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, a right knee disorder, and hypertension is denied. The appeal for service connection for a left knee disorder and a respiratory disorder is remanded.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as the preponderance of evidence does not support its onset during or related to active duty service. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a right knee disorder, and hypertension are also denied due to lack of current disability for VA purposes. The appeal for service connection for a left knee disorder and respiratory disorder is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding no competent medical evidence suggesting the Veteran was treated for or displayed symptoms of hypertension during service or within one year following separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, left shoulder injury, and back injury due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to provide additional service records related to his in-service injuries and a VA examination must be conducted to determine if these conditions are aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pulmonary hypertension and acute respiratory failure, chronic renal insufficiency, scar residuals secondary to service-connected conditions, and depression. Additional development is needed as per previous remand directives.

The Veteran's bunions are not service-connected, and her low back pain is secondary to a service-connected right ankle fracture. The claims for sinusitis, hypertension, right hand numbness, bilateral flat feet, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) have been reopened but remain denied.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is granted, but the Board has remanded for further development. The TDIU claims are denied as of November 29, 2007 and prior to that date, a higher rating for high blood pressure is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension, which has required continuous medication, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it has never been manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a nervous condition, but has found that the reduction of his rating for bilateral hearing loss was not proper. The Board also remanded the issues regarding increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, but remanded the issue of hypertension. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.,The Veteran's claim for obesity was previously denied and no new and material evidence has been received.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of high cholesterol and hypertension due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran died due to myocardial infarction and hypertension, which are not related to his service. The Board has remanded the DIC claim as it is inextricably intertwined with a pending TDIU issue.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, bone disorder, and allergy disorder are denied as the evidence does not support a direct relationship to his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) as the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's hypertension and peripheral neuropathy (RLE and LLE) are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected coronary artery disease.