Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, OSA, and muscle and joint pain due to undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further action on other issues.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision can be made on the merits of his claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if service connection can be granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the sufficiency of a July 2020 VA medical opinion regarding service connection for residuals of syphilis. The Veteran's claim will be returned to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining additional records and providing clarifying opinions from an examiner.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted under the PACT Act, and his cardiovascular disability (atrial fibrillation and bilateral lower extremity peripheral arterial/vascular disease) is also granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete development regarding the Veteran's exposure to radiation from Pershing II missiles, which could affect all issues on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability, hypertension, and cervical spine disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his active service.,Service connection was also granted for SVT, with the presumption of soundness rebutted by clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the condition was aggravated during service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of hypertension due to insufficient consideration of relevant medical history and evidence regarding its onset during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding no evidence linking these conditions to her service-connected disabilities or military service.

The Veteran's claims for ED and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ were denied as the earliest effective date provided by law is January 22, 2016.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness and a blood disorder are remanded.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining his complete medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected disabilities, including medication.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service. The disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's eczema, tinea versicolor and tinea pedis does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent under either the pre-2018 or post-2018 rating criteria. The appeal is remanded to determine if there are any additional factors that may warrant an increased rating.

Your claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.

The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it is not a disease or disability for VA compensation purposes.,Hypertension, prostatectomy residuals (claimed as prostate cancer), left knee disability, right knee disability, and obstructive sleep apnea are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and hypertension, finding that the evidence does not weigh persuasively against the Veteran's claims. The diagnoses are related to her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and skin disorder due to inadequate development. The VA is required to confirm the Veteran's current address, notify him of the necessary VA examination at his correct address, and request all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension is associated with his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and the Board finds that he should be granted service connection for this condition. The claims of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus and service connection for stomach cancer are remanded due to missing medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for sarcoma is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.