Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the case for further action on hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately caused by or aggravated by his service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder. The Board also found that hypertension and diabetes are secondary to his service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder or left knee disability, but additional evidence is needed for a final determination.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.,Left ankle and back disabilities are being remanded for additional examinations.

The appeal for service connection for a spinal cord lesion and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed.,The appeals for service connection for hypertension and heart disability have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for hyperreflexia has been reopened.,The appeals for service connection for back disability, heart disability (presumably ischemic heart disease), and hyperreflexia are remanded for further evaluation.

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

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dental disability are related to his service-connected duodenal ulcer or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disorder, and hypertension have been denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for chronic kidney disease with hypertension is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a supplemental VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis has been withdrawn, and the Board no longer has jurisdiction to decide that claim. The cases of hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, multiple myeloma, and heart condition are remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure, but the heart disability claim is remanded as a new VA examination is needed.

The claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. The claims for heart disease, hypertension, residuals of malaria, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and an eye disability due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board found no CUE in the November 2008 rating decision that granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and hypertension, both with non-compensable ratings. The Veteran's arguments were deemed to be disagreements as to how the facts were weighed or evaluated.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, skin cancer, and enlarged prostate to obtain a VA examination.,Veteran served in Vietnam during the requisite period, raising a presumption of herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disability, and hypertension as not related to military service or exposure to herbicide agents at Camp Lejeune.,The cause of death claim was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's fatal conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected conditions or exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran needs to provide updated medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for glaucoma, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and kidney disease due to insufficient development of the record. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Veteran's claim for cancer of the kidney has been remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology. The claims for hypertension and lung disorder related to herbicide agent exposure have also been remanded, as there are no service medical records available.,Service connection is being considered for tinnitus based on in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and increased rating for irritable bowel syndrome due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.