Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and Barrett’s esophagus, as well as hypertension, due to insufficient development of evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes and does not have a direct relationship with his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for pes planus and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's conditions were aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and multiple lipomas due to incomplete opinions and inaccurate factual premises. The cases are sent back for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has granted a 20 percent rating, which the Veteran considers full satisfaction of his appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is related to in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including its relation to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for hypertension and bilateral hip disability, as well as increased ratings for left knee strain and right knee degenerative joint disease. The Board dismissed these issues due to the withdrawal of appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cognitive impairment disorder was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia was denied as no new and material evidence was received.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to his active duty service or a service-connected condition.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability as it has been granted and rendered moot.,Service connection for hypertension was denied because there is no evidence of a chronic disease within the presumptive period, and the Veteran's statements were not competent to establish a nexus with service.,Service connection for migraines secondary to service-connected hearing loss on a causation basis was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to additional development being required, including verification of alleged exposure to herbicides and lead paint during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes, hypertension, liver condition (hemochromatosis and fatty liver disease), and heart condition (coronary artery disease and mild aortic sclerosis) due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection. The VA is required to obtain addendum opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it manifested within one year of separation from service. Service connection was denied for the thyroid disorder due to lack of evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and missing service treatment records. The claims will be reconsidered after obtaining additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, knee disabilities, postoperative left inguinal hernia repair residuals, right shoulder disability, and left hip disability are all denied as the evidence does not support a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and PTSD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of onset in service or causation to any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are granted as service-connected due to in-service herbicide exposure. The Board also found that the Veteran’s obesity is not a compensable disability for VA purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for the heart disorder of CAD and diabetes mellitus, type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for hypertension is remanded as it was not established by presumption.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety. The left ear hearing loss claim is denied, and the right foot, left foot, right knee, and TDIU issues are remanded.