Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lower back condition, stomach condition, left knee condition, migraine headaches, GERD, and hypertension due to current diagnoses and credible testimony of in-service symptoms.,Service connection is not granted as there are no diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and chronic kidney disease due to a lack of complete medical records, including those from Dr. M.E., Dr. Pedro, and Nanticoke Cardiology. A new medical opinion is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's conditions, particularly regarding his service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, sleep apnea, heart disability, and low back disability were not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The evidence does not establish continuity of symptomatology for any of these conditions.,While the Veteran reported symptoms shortly after discharge from service, there is no medical evidence showing pertinent symptomatology until many years after separation.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during Vietnam service.,Service connection for COPD and bilateral lumbar radiculopathy with left foot drop are denied because the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and service, including presumed herbicide agent exposure.,The Veteran's heart disability is granted as 100% disabling prior to March 18, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet, degenerative arthritis of the feet, hypertension, high cholesterol, tinnitus, and urinary problems have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, and schizophrenia related to his low back disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected, with the onset likely during service and continuing since then.,The Veteran's CAD is also granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension.,Service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for hypertension, a cardiac disability, and TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's elevated blood pressure readings during his active duty may have indicated initial manifestation of this condition. However, the TDIU claim prior to June 30, 2016, was denied as the Veteran maintained a full-time gainful occupation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to unclear functional impairment related to service-connected hypertension prior to January 2020, and the need for a retrospective opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The skin cancer claim is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder. The issues of a higher rating for lumbar spine disability and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not show a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other health issues, due to the appellant withdrawing her appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension as the pre-existing conditions were not aggravated during active duty.

The Veteran's claims have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracic spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities were denied. His claim for a rating in excess of 10% for hypertension was also denied. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for hypertension is granted, and a higher rating for PTSD is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service onset or aggravation of the condition and insufficient medical nexus to establish secondary service connection. The claim for direct service connection was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for sleep apnea, as there is insufficient evidence regarding its onset and relationship to service-connected hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.