Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine condition, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to deficiencies in the VA examinations and opinions provided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, back disability, and hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as coronary artery disease, a history of pulmonary embolism and diverticulitis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and atrial fibrillation. The Board found that the service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his death.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. His right and left knee chondromalacia are each granted a 10% rating, effective March 3, 2016, for instability.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that hypertension was more likely than not caused by herbicide agent exposure during active service. The decision is based on a new VA opinion supporting this conclusion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and hypertension have been fully granted, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.,The Board has also granted a total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension, stroke, and ischemic heart disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, including hypertension, a heart murmur, and Mobitz type I second degree atrioventricular block. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected orthopedic conditions, including pain from those conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and COPD, but denied service connection for atopic dermatitis, hypertension, and a left ankle disorder. The decision is based on the evidence showing these conditions are not related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on direct service connection, while also suggesting possible secondary or aggravation service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for obtaining missing private treatment records related to the Veteran's lung condition, hypertension, and skin cancer claims. The appellant is responsible for submitting these records if possible.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease with diabetes mellitus type II, PTSD, nephropathy with hypertension, and other conditions, require the aid and attendance of another person. The Board has granted special monthly compensation at the R-1 rate.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relation to service.

The Veteran's hypertension, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are granted as service connected due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam. The claims for secondary service connection for these conditions based on the Veteran's service-connected nightmare disorder with sleep condition are also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is rated at a 10 percent level due to the need for prescribed anti-hypertensive medication and blood pressure readings of 160/72 despite continuous use.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including its relationship to his military service and any service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and lung condition (including COPD and restrictive lung disease) as the evidence does not support a link to military service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of emphysema, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary hypertension for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 10% prior to July 24, 2017 and 30% since that date.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30% since July 31, 2017.,The Veteran's hypertension is not rated as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.