Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than depression (PTSD) and hypertension as due to PTSD are both denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the stressors reported by the Veteran have not been verified.

The Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are granted. The appeal for GERD and gastrointestinal condition is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, hypertension, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right foot flat foot, and left foot flat foot. The evidence did not show current diagnoses or a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the cases of diabetes and hypertension for further development, including VA examinations to determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete Reserve service records and unobtained deck logs from the USS Dixie. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and migraines have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The claim of TDIU is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

Service connection is granted for a left Achilles tendon tear as secondary to a service-connected respiratory disability.,Service connection is granted for hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and lumbosacral strain as additional development is required due to new evidence added to the record since the last decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, heart disabilities, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis due to potential service connection issues.,Additional development is needed including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for depression, but the other issues related to hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and knee disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to Agent Orange exposure.,Service connection for Crohn's disease with ulcerative colitis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for depression has been dismissed. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been granted. The remaining issues are being remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis or treatment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis with history of pes planus, hypertension, chronic left mediatibial stress syndrome, and right knee degenerative joint disease have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and headaches, both linked to herbicide exposure, have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, with retinopathy of both eyes, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and skin abnormality was denied. The criteria for a higher rating were not met prior to August 25, 2021, and as of that date, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a 60 percent or higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and development needs.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The remaining claims for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's VA Form 9 was timely filed, allowing for consideration of his claims regarding service connection and initial evaluations for various conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, cerebrovascular accident (claimed as mini strokes), bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The AOJ must obtain updated medical records from the Veteran's new location in Florida.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not have their onset during active service or are otherwise related to in-service injuries or diseases.