Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder NOS was dismissed as it has already been adjudicated.,Higher ratings for hypertension and hydrocephalus are denied due to the lack of evidence showing diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is found to be service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability and hypertension due to the failure to timely file a substantive appeal within 60 days of the August 1, 2017 Statement of the Case.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and bilateral hearing loss due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's TBI and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The initial ratings for hearing loss are also granted, with the right ear receiving a higher rating than the left.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for pheochromocytoma, status post left adrenalectomy due to insufficient reasoning in previous opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran maintains his condition is related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, and hypertension due to herbicide exposure or secondary to diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's service connection claim is based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange, but verification of such exposure is lacking.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition, attributing the denial to insufficient evidence showing that the Veteran's current shoulder disability was incurred in or related to his military service.,Service connection was granted for bladder cancer due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has granted service connection for low back pain, bilateral wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and hypertension. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to have their onset in service.

The Board has determined that there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the denial of service connection for hypertension due to failure to provide a VA examination. The Veteran's hypertension may be related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service, but further medical opinion is needed.

Your claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted, but the matter is dismissed as moot because a full grant of benefits was made in a September 2021 rating decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA medical opinion regarding service connection for hypertension. A new examination is required.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable prior to March 13, 2001 and as 10 percent since. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for knee disabilities and leg disabilities due to lack of evidence or clear legal entitlement.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis are granted service connection. The Board also remanded the issues of sleep apnea, right elbow disability, left elbow disability, GERD, IBS, migraine headaches, and hypertension for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred during service, did not manifest within one year of separation, and is not otherwise etiologically related to active service.,The Veteran's right knee disorder was not incurred during service, did not manifest within one year of separation, and is not otherwise etiologically related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition worsened during his combat service. The right ankle disorder issue is remanded due to insufficient nexus opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be causally related to his service-connected PTSD, and thus service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and migraine and tension headaches, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and TDIU due to his acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The issues include challenges regarding the competency of a VA examiner and need for additional medical opinions.