Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied as the evidence did not support a nexus to military service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension were also denied, with no new evidence provided that would warrant an increase in rating.

The claim for service connection for hypertension (HTN) is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that HTN was incurred in or aggravated by active service.,The claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip (skin cancer) due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, residuals of a fractured rib, kidney disease, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's hypertension is not presumed due to his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be related to his service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection for pituitary macroadenoma is denied as there is no evidence of a causal relationship with the Veteran's service. The claim for secondary service connection due to headaches is also denied.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further examination, and it is unclear if it is related to his service or aggravated by his headaches.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD) is remanded as the stressor events have not been verified.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension may be aggravated by their service-connected diabetes and needs to be remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it was incurred during service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% disabling, and his hypertension remains under review. The TDIU claim was denied due to the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria for a TDIU. The hypertension case has been remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and right shoulder impingement syndrome have been rated at the maximum available rating of 20 percent since February 19, 1992. The Board found that his hypertension did not meet criteria for a compensable rating due to lack of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication and systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. His right shoulder impingement syndrome has been rated at 20 percent since February 19, 1992.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease is granted. Service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension was rated at a 60 percent rating from January 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014. A 20 percent rating was granted from October 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015, and a 40 percent rating was granted from March 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not due to service, was not caused by diabetes mellitus type 2 (diabetes), and is not aggravated by diabetes. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension manifested during his honorable period of service and is not related to any in-service injury or event. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction. The issues of service connection for low back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, neck disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and bilateral leg disorders are remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding no evidence of pre-existing high blood pressure during active duty and concluding that the current condition is not related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during his active service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, including mitral valve disease, cardiomegaly, aortic regurgitation, and tricuspid regurgitation, as well as hypertension due to tactical herbicide exposure. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for hypertension due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues of PTSD ratings, acid reflux disease, skin disability reopening, and TDIU are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service or any related disabilities. The claim for service connection for hypogonadism is also remanded as there is conflicting evidence on whether it is secondary to diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service or any related disabilities. The claim for service connection for hypertension remains unresolved as it is not clear if he has a presumptive condition based on herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service or any related disabilities. The claim for service connection for hypertension remains unresolved as it is not clear if he has a presumptive condition based on herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service or any related disabilities. The claim for service connection for hypertension remains unresolved as it is not clear if he has a presumptive condition based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. Service connection is denied for malaria residuals, heart disability, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right hip, cirrhosis of liver, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and hypertension due to new relevant medical evidence. The claims are being remanded for additional development.