Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the claims for a bilateral eye disorder, gastric cancer (due to herbicide exposure), low back disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (Crohn’s disease), and hypertension due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, but the Board has remanded for further analysis regarding potential causes of death including Agent Orange exposure and stress related to his prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, and hypertension as these conditions were not incurred or related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of onset during or within one year after service, and that these conditions are not related to exposure to herbicides or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and initial ratings have been withdrawn.,Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, left and right sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy, left and right femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy, and left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The effective dates of these awards are January 16, 2014.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and thus, the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and persistent depressive disorder due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service. The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease due to new evidence received since the January 2013 rating decision. The issue of service connection for hypertension is reopened, while the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and vertigo due to new evidence received since July 2012. The Veteran's current conditions are being reviewed again as they may be related to his active service.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service herbicide exposure, and service connection for this condition has been granted.,The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is related to his experiences during active duty service, and service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, skin cancer, hypertension, and residuals of a stroke due to missing service treatment records. The Veteran's statements regarding observable symptoms and his wife’s reports after discharge from service are considered in assessing these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral inguinal hernia repair residuals and a compensable rating for service connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for right ear hearing loss, left knee and right knee disabilities, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, hypertension, and TDIU. The reasons include the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported symptoms and the need for further medical examinations. The issues include service connection for coronary artery disease, initial disability ratings for both CAD and associated scars, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hypertension due to its complexity and need for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including gout, hypertension, GERD, headaches, arthritis of the upper and lower extremities, and skin disability, have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or Gulf War exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, heart disorder, hypertension, cervical spine disorder, and lumbar spine disorder due to additional development being required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence linking his current diagnosis to active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the case is remanded for additional development.