Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's hypertension claim has been dismissed as the issue is no longer pending.,The claims for service connection of allergic rhinitis, folliculitis, and a heart disability (palpitations) have been reopened.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and Bell's Palsy due to insufficient medical opinions addressing his lay contentions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a pulmonary disorder (lung cysts, asthma) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board found that there was no direct link between the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam and his current health issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal on the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension due to the death of the appellant.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and hypertension have been granted service connection.,A rating in excess of 60 percent for voiding dysfunction due to prostate cancer is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disorder. Service connection was denied for other conditions including right ankle, neck, balance, vascular, and restless leg syndromes.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with scheduling a VA examination for hypertension. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated again, and a medical opinion will be sought regarding its relationship to service and any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the grant of PTSD. The remaining issues were denied as not supported by evidence or secondary to pre-existing conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The issues include bilateral eye disorder, hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorders (likely including depression and anxiety), and right ear hearing loss.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension with heart disease and remanded other issues related to secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination regarding hypertension and its relation to service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents. A new VA examination is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, but denied service connection for a bilateral vision disability, COPD, hypertension, and for a disability manifested by insomnia.,Service connection was also denied for a seizure disorder, a right shoulder disability, a cervical spine disability, varicose veins, and for a gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran's hypertension, which has required continuous medication for control since the date of service connection, is granted a 10 percent disability evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, right knee disability, left knee disability, and back disability due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to outstanding SSA records that may be relevant to the current appeals.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The Veteran must be provided with a new opinion addressing his service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The hypertension claim is being remanded because it may be related to PTSD, while the sleep apnea claim requires a new opinion as the current one was inadequate.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and hypertension due to incomplete development, including a need for new VA examinations or opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, but the Board requires additional information from medical experts regarding specific aspects of his claims.