Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for left ventricular hypertrophy and hypertension, finding that these conditions began during active service.

The Veteran's death was attributed to hypertension, which the Board found service-connected for purposes of determining whether it contributed to his death. The cause of death listed on his certificate was respiratory failure due to or as a consequence of acute diastolic heart failure and pneumonia.,Service connection was denied for myasthenia gravis, autoimmune disorders (SLE and RA), and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that the criteria for a TDIU are met. However, the issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and a back disability for further development, including obtaining private medical records and SSA records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for low back disability and hypertension due to the appellant's withdrawal of these claims.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, low back condition, bilateral flat feet, and ocular hypertension. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left hand is remanded.

High cholesterol and hypertension have been denied as they are not considered disabilities for VA compensation purposes. Hypertension has been granted a 10% rating from October 10, 2013 to January 16, 2020.,The claim for chest pain is remanded and will be evaluated based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's son, B.C.S., is qualified as the Veteran's helpless child for VA benefits due to his disabilities and inability to self-support prior to turning 18 years old.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and for a thoracic aortic aneurysm as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The conditions were found to be related to the Veteran's tobacco use, age, gender, and family history of hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension may be service connected, but needs further clarification on whether it is aggravated by his diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected hypertension is being remanded due to the need for further VA examination and treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current diagnosis and his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. The claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral edema are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, migraines, vertigo or other balance disorder, and hypertension due to issues with evidence development and examination requirements.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for heart disability, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeal regarding his left hip disorder. The remaining issues of service connection for low back, right hip, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension have been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension, finding no evidence of onset or relationship to active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, CTS of the upper extremities, and RLS are being remanded due to new evidence submitted after a previous denial.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is also being remanded as VA treatment records need to be obtained and an updated examination may be necessary.

The Board has remanded the cases due to outstanding VA treatment records and issues with communication addresses.