Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional information and an examination regarding service connection for hypertension, which may be related to exposure to Agent Orange during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD and heart disability due to lack of VA examination, missing evidence from SSA, and need for additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the evidence is not in favor of granting service connection for chronic sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a lumbar spine disability. The claims are therefore remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 9, 2017 for prostate cancer was denied.,Service connection for hypertension (HTN) and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and left lower extremity were also denied.,There is no evidence of these conditions during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's claims are based on direct service connection rather than a presumption due to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder other than the service-connected coronary artery disease and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to in-service herbicide exposure and/or as secondary to the service-connected CAD and PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for various disabilities due to outstanding records and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran will need to provide additional treatment records, including those from private providers. He will also be provided with new examinations related to his psychiatric disorder, hypertension, lung disability, left shoulder, back, knee, and ankle disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the two conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.,The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his knee conditions, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, thoracic spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, neurological deficits, carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic stage III kidney disease and special monthly pension (SMP) have been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral arm disability, bilateral leg disability, and back disability. The appeals are granted to this extent only.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for migraine, hypertension, and sleep disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA is instructed to obtain additional records and schedule examinations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% and his hypertension is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's headaches are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,There is no evidence of high blood pressure that had its onset during active service or is otherwise related to his active service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability evaluation, effective from the date of this decision.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure, but the issue of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as there are conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as 10% disabling, but the Board found that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The service connection claim for coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy was remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, OSA, and sinus condition due to inconsistencies in VA examinations and inadequate opinions. The cases are now pending further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange while stationed at Fort Devensehan, Massachusetts. The Appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC).

Your claims for service connection have been granted. Diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension are now considered service-connected.,The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen your diabetes mellitus type II claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, chronic fatigue, PAD, hypertension, and a skin disability of the right leg due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and the need for VA examinations.