Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left hand disability due to her withdrawal at the hearing. The other issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, bilateral shoulder disorder, low back disorder, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran did not have these conditions during service or within a presumptive period.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral right homonymous hemianopsia is granted, with a 50% rating. The ratings for diabetes mellitus and hypertension remain denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic kidney disease with essential hypertension and bronchial asthma, COPD, and obstructive sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The case is remanded for further examination and rating considerations.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and hypertension. The decision is not about the rating assigned or effective date.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type I was granted service connection. The remaining issues of secondary service connection for various complications are remanded.

The Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claims for right knee disorder, coronary artery disease, and PTSD were not granted. The effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease was denied as it was received within one year of the Veteran's separation from active duty. The Veteran's claim for hypertension is remanded due to lack of evidence supporting a direct link to his military service.

The Veteran's service was not considered qualifying for VA non-service-connected disability pension benefits due to his discharge from active duty before the required 90 days, and he did not have a service-connected disability at the time of discharge. His claims for other conditions were denied.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of gout, a bilateral foot condition, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and residuals of right scaphoid fracture.,The Board also dismissed the appeals seeking earlier effective dates for lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back and neck disabilities, but has remanded her eye disability and hypertension claims due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's sensory polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, COPD, and hypertension are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to in-service herbicide exposure. The service connection for PTSD is also being remanded with regard to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for lung disability, headaches, sleep apnea, hypertension, and esophagus disability due to incomplete search efforts for service medical records. The Veteran is required to provide additional information or evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including left arm disability, back disability, vision disability, heart disability, hypertension, and prostate cancer. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was pending since July 30, 1969. The effective date of the award is now changed to June 21, 1969, which is the day after his separation from active service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus due to unverified periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of renal insufficiency is denied. The claim for a higher initial rating prior to January 16, 2014 and entitlement to TDIU prior to that date are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, headaches, and glaucoma due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions as related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, liver disorder, and disability manifested by pain in the bilateral ankles, knees, shoulders, low back, and neck due to incomplete development. The kidney disorder claim remains denied.

The Veteran's application for Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) education benefits was denied because her initial application was received after the 15-year delimiting date, and she did not meet the eligibility criteria due to a combination of her own disabilities and family obligations.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as secondary to his diabetes mellitus.,There is no current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease, and the Veteran's claim for this condition was denied.