Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on hypertension was dismissed. The Court of Appeals granted service connection for coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure as secondary to his service-connected hypertension, with a 10 percent rating assigned for the scar of the right hip.,A mixed disposition is noted due to some issues being granted (CAD) while others were dismissed or not addressed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of her acquired psychiatric disorder claim. The other conditions are now considered to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The decision is pending further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension, secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, has been remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was not shown in service, nor is it otherwise related to service.,The Veteran’s hypertension was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period; continuity of symptomatology is not established; and the disability is not otherwise related to service.,The Veteran’s congestive heart failure was not shown in service or within the applicable presumptive period, nor is it otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, acute renal failure, anemia, and hypertension due to their inextricably intertwined nature with her claim of service connection for coronary artery disease. The heart disorder issue is also being remanded for a VA opinion.

The Veteran's lumbar strain, left and right knee disabilities, hypertension, and onychomycosis of the bilateral toenails are all rated at their current levels. The appeal is denied as there is no evidence to warrant a higher rating for any condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran served within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam while aboard the USS Savage. The VA will need to determine this and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the inextricably intertwined issues of service connection and increased ratings. The claims will be readjudicated after any necessary development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II due to a lack of evidence showing that hypertension began during service or was related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension due to additional development being needed. The claims will be addressed again after all requested information is obtained.

The Veteran's heart disorder and hypertension were denied service connection, while a rating of 20 percent for his right shoulder disability was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to May 6, 2014, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision. The Board cannot consider the merits of the case as he has passed away.

The Veteran's hypertension, chronic bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, colonic polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gout, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, dermatophytosis of toe nails, and tinea pedis are being remanded for further development as they may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development. The issues include psychiatric disorder, Fuch’s corneal dystrophy with steroid responder (claimed as vision disorder), hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or a relationship to any in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's fungus on feet is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or a relationship to any in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's sleeping problems are denied as they are considered part of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for tinnitus is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to be related to her military service and thus she does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and a left shoulder disability have been denied. The claim for PTSD has been granted with a rating of 50 percent.,Hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as there is no evidence of chronic symptoms during service or within one year post-service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, right knee disability, hypertension, hemiplegic migraines, transient ischemic attacks/stroke, and Bell’s palsy has been granted. The claims are based on direct evidence of a relationship between the disabilities and service.,Service connection is established for each condition listed above.