Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnosis and his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The appeals are remanded to obtain additional information regarding potential exposures in service that may have caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer, heart disability, and hypertension as the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents is not established, and there is no indication that his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's kidney disorder, joint pain, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is rated as noncompensable (0-percent disabling) since January 7, 2015. The Board denied a higher rating because the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and lack of in-person examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence, including a statement from his childhood friend and medical literature addressing depression and headache disorders. He also needs to be provided with an in-person examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, hypertension, sleep apnea, and hearing loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a diagnosis during or within one year after service and insufficient medical evidence to establish an etiological link between current hypertension and service.

The Veteran's hypertension and GERD have been granted initial compensable ratings, but no higher. Service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome has also been granted. However, service connection for a heart disorder was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The claim for increased rating for sinusitis remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, as well as the claim for TDIU. The Veteran's heart issues are being reviewed again due to incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for major depression, anxiety disorder, and hypertension have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active duty service.,Service connection was not granted for hypertension as it is not listed among diseases presumed to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, migraine disability, and right shoulder disability due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again with a focus on whether these conditions are related to his service or a chronic multisymptom illness.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to conflicting evidence and lack of nexus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The claims include residuals of fever of undetermined origin, hypertension, and left eye disability.

The Veteran's seizure disorder has been rated at 100% since December 7, 2019. The RO is directed to provide a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the frequency of his seizures prior to that date.,The claims for service connection for OSA and hypertension are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions provided in the previous rating decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for hypertension due to service, exposure to herbicide agents, and secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case requires additional medical opinions regarding the onset of hypertension during service, its relationship to DM, and whether it is related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart murmur, and restless leg syndrome. The claims are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service, specifically his presumed exposure to herbicides. The Veteran was granted service connection for erectile dysfunction in a previous decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for the aggravation of chronic kidney disease by diabetes mellitus, hypertension due to diabetes mellitus, and PTSD with major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms has been granted. The appeals for initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with bilateral cataracts, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are remanded. The appeal for TDIU is also remanded.