Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Board dismissed the appeals because the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, low back disability, and erectile dysfunction have been reopened due to new and material evidence. The remaining issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a new examination and opinion.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as DIC benefits for the cause of death. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and macular degeneration secondary to diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes) due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology for the claimed conditions.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran required regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability, to include hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and that any hypertension is not related to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder has been reopened, and the issue is granted.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of chronic disease during service or within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, including service connection and secondary effects. The VA is required to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to military service (including herbicide exposure), caused or aggravated by his diabetes mellitus or PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal as it is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective from September 21, 2011. The claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted service connection. The issues of residuals of adrenal gland surgery and amyloidosis, hypertension, kidney failure, and heart disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis B, hyperaldosteronism, hypokalemia, and hypertension due to outstanding records and need for new medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and acid reflux as secondary to PTSD due to inadequate examination in March 2019. A new medical opinion is needed to address whether these conditions have been aggravated by PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant were denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus due to potential herbicide agent exposure during active duty. Additional development is needed including obtaining treatment records from a VA facility in Dayton and an opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical nexus opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his presumed in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The Veteran is service-connected for PTSD.