Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's hypertension and right ear hearing loss are being remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion to address the nature and etiology of his right ear hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination regarding hypertension, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected PTSD and/or herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran needs to be examined to determine if their hypertension is related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate opinions regarding hypertension and cause of death. The appellant is seeking benefits related to the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, entitlement to a higher rate of survivors' pension prior to June 1, 2017, and entitlement to accrued benefits due to incomplete VA treatment records. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which may be related to his service-connected condition or an unrelated condition like multiple myeloma.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and cerebrovascular accident (CVA) as secondary to service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right foot disability (other than right lower extremity neuropathy), left foot disability (other than left lower extremity neuropathy), and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the onset and relationship of these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's right and left foot disabilities are currently rated at 30 percent each, but the Board found no evidence of loss of use of either foot. The Veteran's hypertension is also rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to December 28, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, finding that there was no in-service diagnosis of these conditions and insufficient evidence to establish a link between them and service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for major depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and several other conditions are granted. The remaining issues of service connection for knee, shoulder, headache, sleep apnea, and diabetes disorders are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues related to acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, high blood pressure, kidney failure, and diabetes is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of cervical spine or lumbar spine disabilities, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.,For his heart disability (mitral valve prolapse), the Board finds that there is insufficient evidence to determine whether it was incurred in service. The examiner's opinion appears based on inaccurate factual premises.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are granted service connection, while his hypertension, right knee disorder, and right shoulder disorder are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia due to in-service noise exposure aboard the USS Guide. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension but has remanded the issues of service connection for right and left knee degenerative joint disease due to missing records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship to his active service or any presumptive exposure basis. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection due to his Service-Connected Diabetes Mellitus II.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete employment information provided by the Veteran. The AOJ needs to request completed VA Form 21-4192s from identified employers.

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating, as his diastolic pressure was predominantly below 110 and systolic pressure below 200. His PTSD symptoms were found to be more closely approximating a 70 percent rating.,Service connection for dizziness secondary to hypertension has been granted.