Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a skin disorder were denied as there was no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after his military service, and the Board found that any current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB, tinnitus, and hypertension were granted. The claim for sinusitis was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral retinal vein occlusion with macular edema have been granted service connection, but the effective dates for these grants are being remanded. The Veteran is also facing a remand on his claim for an increased rating for hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney disease are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange). The right eye disability is remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for the Veteran’s hypertension and chronic kidney disease is established based on new evidence. Service connection for a right eye disability, claimed as secondary to hypertension, remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and dental issues have all been denied. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the effective date for a PTSD rating, the hallux valgus rating, and the denial of hypertension service connection. The Veteran's polyneuropathy claim is also pending.

The Board has remanded the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for hypertension due to incomplete development related to the Veteran's Reserve service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and mutating growth disorder due to herbicide exposure. The AOJ is instructed to obtain any relevant private treatment records and verify the Veteran’s in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The petition to reopen the claims of service connection for low back disability, eye disability (diabetic retinopathy), and hypertension is granted. The petitions to reopen the claim of service connection for upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions have been denied. The claim for service connection of colon cancer is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for status-post heart transplant and hypertension have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's disability evaluation guidelines.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the condition was not incurred or aggravated during active service and is not proximately due to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 13, 2016.

The Veteran's left side sciatica is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's ureterolithiasis is currently rated at 30 percent and does not warrant an increase in disability rating.

The Veteran's current benign prostate hypertrophy, hypertension, and other conditions are not service-connected as they did not have their onset in active military service or for many years thereafter, nor is it shown to be related to such service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and hypertension due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as there are questions regarding service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to her service-connected temporomandibular joint syndrome. Her hypertension and acne are denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or aggravation beyond its natural progression. The back and right knee disabilities, as well as the skin condition (eczema or dermatitis), are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further development to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis has been dismissed.,Service connection is granted for lateral outward pronation, lower right leg. Service connection is also granted for gout and hypertension.