Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and either active duty or service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is being remanded for further development to determine its etiology and whether it is secondary to service-connected PTSD or sleep apnea.,The Veteran's eye condition is being remanded for further development to determine its etiology and whether it is secondary to his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further development to determine its etiology and whether it is secondary to service-connected PTSD, sleep apnea, or diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the right upper extremity is being remanded for further development to determine its etiology and whether it is secondary to his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the left upper extremity is being remanded for further development to determine its etiology and whether it is secondary to his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the right lower extremity is being remanded for further development to determine its etiology and whether it is secondary to his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the left lower extremity is being remanded for further development to determine its etiology and whether it is secondary to his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's respiratory disorder, presumed related to asbestosis exposure in service, is being remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a right leg disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder. The claim for presumptive service connection for a mental health disability was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and psoriasis. The claims were based on direct service connection rather than a presumption or exposure to environmental hazards.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for right eye, lower back, neck, and left leg conditions due to their withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and depression), sleep apnea, hyperthyroidism, Barrett's esophagus condition, and high blood pressure or hypertension are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions, specifically regarding obtaining SSA records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's low back disability cannot be service connected. The prostate condition and hypertension issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and hypertension disabilities for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's representative submitted additional articles that were not considered in previous VA opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic kidney disease and hypertension, finding that the conditions first arose during active duty and have persisted since then.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney condition secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea, lung condition (claimed as ischemic heart disease), and hypertension due to herbicide exposure are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected conditions and herbicide exposure. The VA needs to obtain additional medical opinions on these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pulmonary hypertension and ischemic heart disease as secondary to service-connected PTSD due to insufficient opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that new evidence received warrants readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disability (including as secondary to hypertension), a lumbar spine disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for residuals of laryngeal cancer, thyroid cancer, and high blood pressure (HBP). Service connection is granted.,Service connection is also granted for residuals of thyroid cancer as secondary to service-connected laryngeal cancer.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension is remanded due to the absence of a rescheduled examination. The effective date for service connection remains February 27, 2014.

The Veteran's spine disability is rated at 40 percent, which does not meet his contention for a higher rating.,His hypertension has been rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's assertions regarding in-service stressors are considered, and he is scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of reopening his claim for service connection for a lung condition. The lung condition claim is now pending.