Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA regulations. The issues of service connection and reopening of claims are addressed.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension. The Veteran's diabetes was not shown to have started during his active service or be related to any in-service injury or disease. His hypertension also did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints, hypertension, and pes planus were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,A rating in excess of 10% for degenerative joint disease of the sacroiliac joints was denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis or IVDS.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, cardiovascular condition (ischemic heart disease), and tinnitus have been granted. The decision also remanded the claims for service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and residuals of a stroke, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot condition, heart condition characterized by a heart murmur, hypertension, and chronic musculoskeletal disease to include swollen joint disease. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability related to active service or an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be service-connected, with the claim reopened and granted.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a connection between the Veteran's in-service high blood pressure and his current adrenal gland tumor for service connection purposes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal and eye disabilities due to insufficient evidence of record. The claims are being returned for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and affording the Veteran with appropriate VA examinations.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diplopia is granted, and a 20 percent rating is assigned as of September 9, 2012. The claim for service connection for hypertension due to diabetes mellitus is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD with major depressive disorder is denied. The claim for hypertension is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding its onset and relationship to service.

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

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including her right ankle injury, bilateral foot and knee conditions, heart condition, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The decision also notes that additional evidence is needed for these cases.

The Veteran's hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and left hip disability were all denied service connection as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,Service connection for the skin condition is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various back, foot, and spine conditions due to incomplete records and the need for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension, left knee disability, right knee disability, bilateral pes planus, left foot disability, left-hand disability (including nerve damage and scar), pseudofolliculitis barbae, and alopecia areata have been remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was reopened and granted, but the claim for service connection for kidney disease was denied.,Hypertension is found to be secondary to the Veteran’s service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted service connection. Service connection for a skin disorder (claimed as chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure) is denied. The Veteran's hypertension claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient reasons and bases in its previous decision. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records, including those from Fort Jackson hospitalization and VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims.