Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2020

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between any service-connected disability and the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing records from the Veteran's Army service in 1969, which may contain information relevant to his hypertension claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service in Vietnam and exposure to herbicide agents. The examiner must provide a detailed opinion considering the updated National Academy of Sciences report on the association between hypertension and herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and diverticulosis are not service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is also remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, heart disability, GSW residuals, and TBI residuals due to potential issues with medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and opinion regarding service connection for hypertension, including due to Agent Orange exposure and secondary to PTSD and/or CAD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, depression, neuropathy of lower extremities, and neuropathy of upper extremities. The evidence does not support a finding of exposure to herbicides or other potential causative factors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an arterial disorder and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing potential service connection based on herbicide exposure or PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension manifested during his active duty service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals. Service connection has been granted for PTSD with a rating of 70 percent effective April 22, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of malaria is denied as he does not have current diagnosed residuals.,The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than the currently assigned noncompensable rating due to lack of diastolic or systolic pressure predominantly meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hepatitis C is not rated higher than the currently assigned noncompensable rating as he does not have intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia, or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding it at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MDD. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to lack of a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation prior to January 29, 2015, and in excess of 10 percent prior to November 28, 2018, for his colon resection is denied. The claim for a rating of 20 percent as of November 28, 2018, for his colon resection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his in-service herbicide agent exposure and his current condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection due to his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and vascular kidney disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on his right shoulder dislocation, right knee medial meniscus tear with osteoarthritis, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran opting for Higher-Level Review under the AMA.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations or evidence.,Specifically, the Veteran needs VA examinations for sinus issues, prostate issues, sleep apnea, acid reflux condition, acquired psychiatric disability (depression and/or anxiety), and gout.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Hepatitis C, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is requested to provide any medical or non-medical evidence linking his conditions to his service-connected mental disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type 2 due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.