Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II (previously rated as diabetes mellitus type II with nephropathy and retinopathy) is denied. The evidence does not show that the Veteran requires regulation of his activities due to diabetes, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension. The Veteran needs a VA examination to address whether he had a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, including considering his medication and pre-2011 blood pressure readings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's sinusitis is related to his military service and has been granted.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of gastroenteritis, and the claim for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by VA negligence in administering potassium, resulting in aspiration and pneumonia. The Board found the evidence to be in equipoise and granted DIC benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), high blood pressure, lumbar spine pain, and bilateral rotator cuff disorders due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, left ventricle dysfunction, and congestive heart failure based on presumed herbicide exposure. The decision also grants secondary service connection for these conditions due to the Veteran's existing hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, OSA, and hypertension as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in the original decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and kidney disease, finding that an adequate medical opinion is needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasoning in its previous decision regarding whether service-connected disabilities contributed to the Veteran's death. The claim will be reconsidered with an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, gout, hypertension, spine condition, left ankle condition, and right ankle condition have all been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that these conditions were incurred in or a result of his active-duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted a 50% rating, effective April 30, 2018.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed all issues due to lack of allegations of errors of fact or law.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The claim will be reviewed again with a new examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and hypertension. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection is not granted for any of the conditions listed, as the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these disabilities were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities secondary to his service-connected lumbar strain is remanded. His hypertension claim is also remanded as it may be related to herbicide exposure or diabetes.,The Board has decided that a higher rating for the Veteran's lumbar strain is not warranted at any point during the appeal period, and the matter of service connection for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities secondary to his service-connected lumbar strain is remanded. The hypertension claim is also remanded as it may be related to herbicide exposure or diabetes.,The Veteran's hypertension has not been assigned a rating and no effective date has been established.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions were dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Veteran's hypertension, left hip disability, and right shoulder condition are being remanded for further development. Additionally, the TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability with the service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and increased rating for osteoarthritis, right knee are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection for a back condition is denied as less likely related to military service.