Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2021

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's blood pressure readings during active service were predominantly within normal range and did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of hypertension. The Board also found that there was no evidence of hypertension within one year of separation from active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes, hypertension, and aortic aneurysm due to service connection issues. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, left foot toenail fungus, right foot toenail fungus, sleep disorder, restless leg syndrome (RLS), left lower extremity neurological disability, respiratory disability, right hip disability, and bilateral knee disabilities have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA hearing loss rating schedule.,The Veteran's service-connected injuries from June 6, 2003 fall are not considered to be the cause of his current sleep disorder and other disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in service and is not otherwise caused by service. The Board also found no causal relationship between the hypertension and his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not establish an in-service injury or disease, and there was no current disability. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and denied service connection for skin cancer, a back condition, and a urinary disorder. The hypertension is related to presumed herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam. The skin cancer, back condition, and urinary disorder are not linked to service or presumptive herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of a peripheral nerve tumor (schwannoma) between the lung and ribs, thyroid disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, hypogonadism, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis, and erectile dysfunction have been granted as due to ionizing radiation exposure during active duty.,The Veteran's service connection claims for secondary conditions of diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, hypogonadism, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis, and erectile dysfunction are also pending.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be incurred or aggravated during service, and the Board found that it is less likely than not caused by his diabetes mellitus. The claim for service connection for hypertension is therefore denied.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is reopened, and his right intercostal neuralgia of the musculocutaneous nerve claim is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and verifying the Veteran's claimed exposures.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was denied due to his failure to submit requested evidence and information. The Board also remanded several service connection claims, including gout, thoracolumbar spine disability, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection related to respiratory problems, blood blockage on the left side of the neck, hypertension, and a right hip condition are not fully developed due to inadequate VA examinations. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and a kidney condition due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his current conditions, with hypertension potentially related to diabetes or herbicide exposure during active duty.

The Board has denied service connection for back pain, prostate disability, heart valve disability, hypertension, brain abnormality, bilateral knee disability, and arthritis in bilateral upper limbs.,The Veteran's claims for these conditions were previously remanded by the Board. Additional development is required as the RO did not substantially comply with the last remand.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between hypertension and herbicide exposure, as well as the relationship between hypertension and abdominal aortic aneurysm. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for vascular disease, hypertension, and heart condition (secondary to hypertension) as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and hypertension, finding that there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and his hypertension is not presumed to be related to herbicide exposure. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missing VA treatment records and a need to reschedule VA examinations. The issues include rating increases, service connection, and TDIU.