Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure and as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. A new VA opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to report for a VA examination, and further development is required.

The Veteran's request for financial assistance to purchase an automobile and adaptive equipment is denied because he does not have a qualifying disability under the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.808.

The Veteran's back disability, bipolar disorder, sleep apnea, and migraine headaches are all granted as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disabilities.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD with adjustment disorder and anxiety is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective from October 26, 2014. The other conditions have been granted secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, or hypertension. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted and assigned an effective date of April 2, 2019. The Board dismissed the TDIU claim as there is no case or controversy remaining to be adjudicated.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid disorder, hypertension, heart disorder, and bilateral eye disorder other than macular degeneration due to exposure to herbicide agents. The VA examinations need to be supplemented with additional opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions in relation to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it is not related to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not service-connected as it is not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as it is found to be the result of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related renal dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hypertension due to insufficient evidence in the January 2020 VA examination report. The examiner did not address whether the Veteran's pain and medication use related to his service-connected cold injury residuals could be contributing factors to his hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including PTSD, back disorder, shoulder and knee disorders, GERD, skin condition, neck disorder, and allergic rhinitis were denied as they are not related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnosis and active duty.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction due to new and material evidence. The claims of entitlement to effective dates prior to July 19, 2014 for acquired psychiatric disorder, left hip bursitis, and hypertension are denied as they do not meet the criteria.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral shin splints was denied.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a respiratory disability and hypertension secondary to PTSD.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder prior to May 18, 2015 and denied a higher rating. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow any substantially gainful employment since September 27, 2012. Effective as of that date, he is granted a TDIU and basic eligibility for DEA benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for renal insufficiency and hypertension have been denied as they are not shown to be related to his active duty service. The Board has also remanded the issues of initial ratings for left lower extremity shin splint and right ankle strain.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues were addressed.