Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service onset or continuity of symptoms related to these conditions. The Veteran's military records did not show any complaints or treatment for hypertension during active duty, and his tinnitus only began after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, heart palpitations, and alcohol abuse (claimed as pancreatitis) due to failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The issues of service connection for neurological impairment, kidney condition/urinary tract disability, and bilateral eye disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for colon cancer, hypertension, spinal cancer tumor, sleep apnea, blood clots in the legs, deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity, lung disorder, stroke residuals, neuropathy, cardiac disorder, kidney disorder, and a left leg disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The remand also includes the issue of a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for brain cancer, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to service-connected hypertension and diabetes mellitus Type II. The decision is based on presumed herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

Service connection for hypertension and low back disability has been reopened, with hypertension being granted and low back disability remaining denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's hypertension began during active service and resolving all doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for benign tremors, a compensable rating for bilateral hand dermatitis, and a higher rating for asthma due to insufficient evidence or need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are not service-connected as they did not manifest during his active duty or within one year post-service. The Veteran was never found to have been in Vietnam for purposes of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), and erectile dysfunction have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The Board will consider all submitted evidence in determining whether these conditions are related to active service or other relevant factors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied because new and relevant evidence had not been submitted.,Service connection for hypertension and OSA secondary to the service-connected depressive disorder with anxious distress is denied as there is no persuasive evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and service.,Service connection for PFB is denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches, hypertension (HTN), a heart condition, and arthritis of the joints, entire body due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, hypertension, secondary malignant neoplasm of the bone, and gout have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support exposure to herbicide agents during service and that the Veteran's conditions were not related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and direct service connection for hypertension, finding new relevant evidence to readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The right knee and left foot disabilities are remanded for further examination, and the chronic heart disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to military environmental exposure under the PACT Act, but not for any other reason. The claim is denied on a direct or secondary basis.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a presumptive disease due to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The PACT Act of 2022 now establishes hypertension as a presumptive disease for such exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergies, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran must undergo VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to his service or secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.