Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right hip and lumbar spine conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since October 28, 2015. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU are met.

The Board has remanded the claims for kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA is required to provide a new examination and medical opinion addressing whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The cases of hypertension and tinnitus are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for high blood pressure and GERD, both secondary to PTSD, as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and left shoulder disability are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of definitive opinion regarding its onset in service. The other two conditions (hypertension and macular edema) have been denied as not related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension, treated with continuous medication, was rated at 10 percent for the entire rating period from December 1, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (exercise induced anaphylaxis) based on the presumption of exposure to undetermined environmental exposures during service.

The Veteran's bronchitis, left ankle disability, and hypertension are being remanded for further medical examinations to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's hypertension as a result of exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The claim is based on the PACT Act which established a presumption of service connection for HTN due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted. Service connection is also granted for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran's foot disorders, hypertension, sleep apnea, and left shoulder scar are all under review.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating effective October 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, kidney disability, eye disability (jaundice), respiratory disability, and anemia due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy affecting the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.,Diabetic retinopathy has not been shown by evidence of record.,The Veteran's tremors are presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and right leg and ankle condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service, with the examinations being canceled without good cause.

The Veteran's cerebral vascular accident is granted as service-connected, and the issues of hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and migraine headaches. Service connection is also granted for hip disability, knee disability, bilateral pes planus, and hypertension. The claims for hip disability, knee disability, bilateral pes planus, and hypertension are remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left foot disability, right foot disability, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence received since the last final rating decision in June 2005. The VA will now reconsider these claims.