Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the issues by his attorney representative.,The Board has remanded several claims including hypertension, heart disability, erectile dysfunction, right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an increased rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for various conditions related to his service-connected nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, was denied. The Board found that there was no evidence warranting a higher rating prior to April 1, 2014.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for tinnitus and hypertension, as well as the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran withdrew these appeals in December 2022.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of TBI is granted.,An increased rating to 10 percent for hypertension is granted prior to August 10, 2016. A higher rating is denied beginning from that date.

The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, and headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension. The Veteran is also entitled to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.,An effective date prior to May 6, 2019, for the award of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for renal involvement system disease (also claimed as renal dysfunction) and compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete notice provided.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during the period on review.,Service connection for hypertension was denied because there was insufficient evidence to link the current condition to service, within one year of separation, or directly related to service.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU from June 23, 2016 was granted as his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The Veteran's bladder outlet obstruction and headaches were both remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, examinations, and opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act. The claim for a 70% disability rating for PTSD from April 26, 2016 to January 11, 2018 is also granted.,The Board has determined that the earlier effective date request for the 70% PTSD rating should be remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act, as it is now presumed related to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, heart murmur, and myalgia due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions. The examiner is requested to provide a more detailed opinion on whether these conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's fatty liver disease, GERD, respiratory disorder (COPD and pulmonary nodules), peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD are not service-connected.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis is remanded.,The Veteran's TDIU prior to July 11, 2015, is denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as there was no evidence of a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder precludes him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment, leading to a TDIU effective April 20, 2017.,SMC at the 's' rate is granted due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities combining to 60 percent.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and gout. The effective dates for these decisions are not specified as they are pending further review.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's CAD is granted an increased rating to 100 percent, with the condition being rated based on its severity and not separate anatomical segments.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease, anemia, and hypertension have been granted. The decision on hypertension is pending as it requires additional medical opinion.