Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been granted, and the issue of service connection for headaches secondary to hypertension is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. Service connection is remanded for coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation, as these conditions are related to the now-service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, residuals of kidney transplant surgery as secondary to hypertension, and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a left heel spur prior to November 19, 2019, are all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection on any basis.

The Veteran's heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension are all granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and bipolar disorder) is remanded as the VA examination did not address other diagnoses.

The Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney disease were not related to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection for both conditions was denied due to lack of evidence showing onset or relationship during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is not related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to multiple issues remaining on appeal. The AOJ must review all new evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding hypertension, toenail fungus, and the reopening of a previously denied claim for muscle degeneration of the right arm. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the bilateral arms, gout of the bilateral feet, hypertension, prostate cancer with residuals, and kidney failure with end stage renal disease. The evidence does not establish a current disability in any of these conditions during the appellate period.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for heart disease was granted. Service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure and hypertension is also granted, but the issue of service connection for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) secondary to ischemic heart disease is remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension was denied in a previous decision, and no new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for a skin disability of the neck (tinea versicolor) is denied. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of this condition that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection were denied. The claim for hypertension was dismissed due to withdrawal, while the other issues related to right elbow and knee disabilities as well as scars of the breasts associated with breast reduction were denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of hypertension and nature and etiology of heart disease, including whether it is related to service-connected hypertension or any other pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke due to new and material evidence. The claims for hypertension, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded as well.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further evaluation to determine its relationship to service and any other conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension, PTSD-related TMD, and arthritis in the right knee are all granted with a 10% rating effective from November 3, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left leg bursitis, left arm bursitis, heart disorder, stroke residuals, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate analysis of his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.