Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart disability, hypertension, residuals of a stroke, dental disability, and eye injury due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The right ankle, bilateral knee, GERD, hypertension, sinus condition, and loss of sense of smell issues are all under review.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for tinnitus. The reopened claims for service connection for hypertension, glaucoma of the right eye, and PTSD with substance abuse are remanded due to new evidence that may relate these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, left hand tremors as secondary to a neck disability, and hypertension. The Veteran's neck disability is not shown to have had onset during active duty or within one year of discharge from his first period of active duty. His left hand tremors are not related to active duty service. Hypertension became manifest between his first and second periods of active service but did not increase in severity during active duty.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder, coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction, frostbite injuries in each extremity, left elbow mild degenerative arthritis, right shoulder bursitis, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and hypertension, have resulted in the need for aid and attendance due to functional limitations.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of OSA due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The examiner is requested to determine if OSA is related to service, specifically during active duty, or if it is aggravated by a pre-existing condition like hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claims for service connection for insomnia and hypertension. The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to have had its onset during active duty, while his insomnia is not considered a distinct condition separate from PTSD. Service connection for hypertension remains pending as it was not determined whether it had its onset in service or if it is caused by PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal as all claims for service connection have been granted in full, and no further issues remain.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for hypertension, and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed again as it could significantly impact these other claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability is granted as his preexisting condition was aggravated during active duty training.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's left knee disability, with the opinion being in favor of aggravation beyond natural progression.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea and an initial compensable rating for hypertension have been dismissed. The claim for a higher rating for residuals of a gunshot wound, muscle group XIII with scar is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's hypertension.

Service connection is granted for hypertension, renal insufficiency, back disorder, neck disorder, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder. Headaches, Bell's palsy, and a disability manifested by dizzy spells are remanded due to lack of medical nexus opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The case is remanded to determine whether the Veteran's atrial fibrillation with congestive heart failure is related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected.,Ischemic heart disease was denied due to lack of evidence.