Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Board denied a separate compensable rating for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's diastolic pressure has not been predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's heart condition, including ischemic heart disease and hypertension, is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure during his active duty in Vietnam. The hypertension claim is also granted based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's spouse, D.C., is the caregiver and has been assessed for personal care services needs. The Veteran currently requires assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. However, the claim was remanded due to a lack of completed caregiver training within 90 days from the application date.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, effective August 10, 2022.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to conflicting medical opinions regarding their onset during service or relatedness to service-connected conditions.

The Board has found that remand directives have not been substantially complied with and thus, an additional remand is warranted for further development of the Veteran's exposure claims.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The decision found that there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hypertension has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disease (ischemic), and an acquired psychiatric disability have been granted.,The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of hypertension began during active service and continued thereafter.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), atrial fibrillation, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder, and any kidney disorder are remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine condition, BPH, lupus, hypothyroidism, hypertension, pulmonary disorder, and kidney condition. The decision also granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for left leg disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and lung disorder. The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has found that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and hypertension may have pre-existed service, but there is insufficient evidence to determine if they were aggravated by service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and hypertension were denied in March 2017, August 2017, and November 2018. The Veteran did not appeal these decisions within the one-year period allowed by law. His most recent claim was granted in April 2022 for bladder cancer.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for chloracne and hypertension were denied as the evidence did not show deep acne or diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, respectively.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, left hip, left knee disabilities and hypertension as there was no evidence of a current disability related to active duty service.

Service connection for multiple myeloma is granted.,Service connection for hypertension is granted under the PACT Act.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected PTSD contributed to it. The appellant needs to provide records from Raleigh General Hospital, and a VA examiner will need to review these records and provide an opinion on the matter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and hypertension were denied in March 2017, August 2017, and November 2018. The Veteran did not appeal these decisions within the one-year period allowed by law. His most recent claim was granted in April 2022 for bladder cancer.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.,Service connection for hypertension was granted based on exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam.,The claim for a breathing condition was denied because there is no current disability. The Board found that medical providers have not diagnosed the Veteran with this condition, and his complaints were associated with PTSD.,The claim for sleep apnea was denied because there is no current disability. The Board found that medical providers have not diagnosed the Veteran with this condition, and his complaints were associated with PTSD.,Service connection for acid reflux or GERD was denied because there is no current disability. The Board found that medical providers have not diagnosed the Veteran with this condition, and his complaints were associated with PTSD.