Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the VA opinions obtained in August 2021 were inadequate and remanded for additional development. The claims are now being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has found that additional development is required for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and ocular hypertension with cataracts and mild glaucoma. Specifically, they need to determine if the Veteran had naval service around Vietnam sufficient to presume exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension disability had its onset during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) service from January 2005 to June 2005, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, lumbar spine disability, and gastric ulcer (GERD), finding that there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for headaches, hypertension, lower back disability, skin disability (tinea cruris), and TBI. Additional evidence was submitted since the last statement of the case but an SSOC was not issued as required.

The Veteran's cause of death was cardiac arrest due to chronic hypertension. The appellant contends the Veteran traveled to Vietnam and was presumptively exposed to Agent Orange, which would make his coronary artery disease service-connected. However, the Board found that the USS Constellation did not traverse within 12 nautical miles of Vietnamese waters during the Veteran's deployment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions and a need for additional records. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed again with new medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted, with the presumption that it began during service and has persisted since.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not of such severity to preclude substantially gainful employment. Additional VA examinations and medical opinions are needed to determine the impact of her service-connected conditions on her employability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable. The Board remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension and epilepsy, but did not substantially comply with its previous directives.

The Board has granted service connection for depression, but denied service connection for a low back condition and hypertension. The decision is based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hypertension was dismissed. The claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder prior to August 27, 2020 is granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder beginning on August 27, 2020 is denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's Personality Disorder and Acquired Psychiatric Disorders are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.,Service connection for Gastrointestinal Disorder (IBS) and Hypertension is remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a hypertension claim. The Veteran's migraine headaches, arm disability, and other disabilities are being reviewed again due to new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and/or ISHD. The case will be returned for a new medical opinion addressing these issues.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury, vertigo, sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension (HTN), and cardiovascular disorder. The claims were based on direct evidence showing current diagnoses but no in-service incurrence or continuity of symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury, vertigo, sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension (HTN), and cardiovascular disorder. The claims were based on direct evidence showing current diagnoses but no in-service incurrence or continuity of symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is at least as likely as not related to his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.