Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current sleep disorder or hypertension, and thus denied service connection for both conditions. The case is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and provide an examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is caused by or aggravated by his PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is remanded due to lack of a VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related conditions due to exposure to various chemical or biological agents during service. The Veteran's exposure is conceded but further examination and opinion are needed to determine if these conditions are etiologically related.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, migraines, a neck disability, a pulmonary disability, bilateral knee disabilities, hernia, sciatic nerve disability, bilateral foot disabilities, frostbite, and hypertension. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy and hypertension are being remanded for further evaluation, as the claims may be related to his current disability status.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as being secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension, glaucoma, and vision loss for additional development to determine their etiology in relation to service-connected psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, residuals of heat stroke, anxiety/depression, and Crohn’s disease due to lack of service treatment records and need for further medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for various conditions, including hypertension, nasal disability, chronic epididymitis, psychomotor epilepsy, bilateral eustachian tube dysfunction, deviated nasal septum, bilateral hallux rigidus, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis, anxiety disorder NOS, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's claims for service connection have also been granted for right ankle strain, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, arthritis, left ankle strain, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, osteochondritis dissecans, and arthritis.

The Board has remanded the claims for thyroid disorder, lupus, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and joint pain due to exposure to environmental hazards/chemical agents in the Gulf War. Additional development is needed including obtaining private medical records, addendum opinions from appropriate clinicians, and any additional VA medical opinions deemed necessary.

Service connection for hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,A rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for service-connected anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder is granted effective December 8, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tremors, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The cases are being returned for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for her service-connected hypertension, finding that her blood pressure measurements did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is consistent with known risk factors from his military service. Service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues include hypertension, liver disability, gastroenteritis, gout, arthralgia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus during a hearing.,Service connection for sleep apnea was denied as the evidence did not show it had its onset in service or is otherwise related to active service.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as there was no evidence of hypertension within one year after separation from service, and secondary service connection for hypertension due to sleep apnea could not be granted.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to incomplete information in his VA Form 21-2680 examination. The case requires a new examination to determine if he needs regular aid and assistance from another person due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's cause of death is not related to his military service or any service-connected conditions, and the Board has ordered further development to determine if there is a medical nexus between the causes of death and his in-service gunshot wound.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for hypertension. The VA will need to verify if the Veteran was within the territorial sea of Vietnam during his service and obtain an opinion on whether his hypertension is related to herbicide exposure or asbestos exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and secondary conditions. The appeal is remanded to determine if the Veteran's headaches are related to his service-connected major depressive disorder.