Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for reopening service connection for colon cancer, hypertension, and GERD have been granted. The initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD has been granted from March 8, 2017 to February 29, 2020.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, due to the lack of verified in-service stressor events and insufficient medical evidence linking the current disability to service.,The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, finding that a VA examination is needed to address whether there is any direct relationship between the Veteran's service and his diagnosed hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for heart condition, hypertension, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, all of which the Veteran claimed were related to radiation exposure during military service.,The VA examiner found no direct link between any of these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected, and the issue of an initial compensable disability rating for TBI prior to July 10, 2020, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and lumbar and thoracic spine disability have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or chronicity of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and kidney disability due to lack of evidence of in-service exposure or manifestation. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's conditions are being reviewed again by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, back disability, and IBS due to a lack of issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. A TDIU was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of chronic hypertension in service or within one year after separation. The Board also found that the Veteran did not provide a contrary medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye disability and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension. The denial was based on lack of evidence linking the conditions to service, while the hypertension claim is pending due to insufficient examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The examinations are needed to assess the current severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obesity, colon cancer residuals, chronic bronchitis, actinic keratosis, and hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obesity is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a disability for VA compensation purposes. The other issues are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, kidney disease, sleep apnea, right knee disability, left thigh disability, and gout as the evidence does not support a link to active service.,No competent medical evidence was provided showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted a 70% rating for PTSD, but the case is remanded for further evaluation of hypertension and service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, hypertension, and a right foot condition due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again with additional evidence and clarification.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for high blood pressure has been granted. His claims for increased ratings for IVDS and associated radiculopathy of the lower extremities remain pending and are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, retina detachment, and service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD).