Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service onset or a causal link to his service-connected sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's hypertension, which was caused by his service exposure to Agent Orange, led to chronic kidney disease and end stage renal failure. These conditions substantially contributed to the Veteran's death from septic shock and pneumonia.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection, but his right ear hearing loss is denied. The hypertension claim is remanded for further analysis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for COPD, coronary artery disease, jungle rot of the feet, and hypertension due to service connection issues. The Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, hypertension, fatigue, a back condition, and bilateral knee conditions due to outstanding treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of pericarditis and hypertension have been reopened, but the Board has not yet determined whether these conditions are service-connected.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective October 28, 2016. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the Board denied both DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for onychomycosis or residuals thereof, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, renal insufficiency, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities all as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed substantially or materially to his death, and also for further consideration of DIC benefits.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of ventricular arrhythmias, nephrolithiasis, benign renal cysts, and hypertension. The claims for increased disability ratings are remanded due to failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service. The claim for diabetes mellitus, type II has been reopened and is now pending as the Veteran provided new evidence suggesting he served in Vietnam.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to have been caused by his service in Vietnam based on his reported exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's service connection claim for headaches has been granted. The claims for a compensable disability rating for hypertension and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded.

The Veteran's right knee condition and hypertension are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of onset during or within one year after service. The Board finds that the current conditions do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) and Parkinson’s disease are granted as due to herbicide agent exposure for accrued benefits purposes.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded, as the evidence is unclear if he had diabetes mellitus, type II prior to death. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine this.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is also remanded and a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if it was related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service. The Veteran's exposure to herbicides is presumed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations. The Board will consider reopening his claim for hypertension, but not for prostate disorder or other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for hypertension was granted. Service connection for atherosclerosis of the aorta is also granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and requires further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hypertension was dismissed as he withdrew his request.,His claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy and shoulder/hip disabilities were granted, but the Board found additional evidence needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or other conditions.