Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gout, including as secondary to his kidney condition, has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's gout is a complication of his service-connected end stage kidney disease and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, as well as his claim for service connection for hypertension. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate evidence in the record.

The Veteran's PTSD, combined with other service-connected conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to February 22, 2019. From that date onward, his PTSD alone meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of chronic hypertension in service or within a presumptive period post-service. The Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a direct basis due to service, with the claim being decided in his favor.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and back disability have been granted. The remaining issues, including those related to diabetes mellitus and its complications, are remanded due to the need for updated examinations and evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the appellant's condition was not incurred or aggravated by a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot drop and an earlier effective date for hypertension. The decision is based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's right foot drop may be proximately due to his service-connected neuropathy, which is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. For hypertension, the earliest date of record indicating an intent to file a claim was November 29, 2001.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted effective from August 10, 2022. Service connection for seizure disorder and a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder are denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected GERD, but the opinion did not address whether it was aggravated by other conditions. The case is being remanded for a new opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran's end-stage kidney disease was not caused by VA care, and the Board found that VA did not cause additional disability.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected on a direct basis.,The Veteran's residuals of multiple cerebrovascular accidents or strokes are granted as secondary to his now service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations to determine if the Veteran's high blood pressure and left ankle disorder are related to service or any other condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II as it is incomplete due to an inadequate VA examination and new evidence submitted by the Veteran. A new VA examination is needed to determine if DM had its onset in service or is related to service, and whether it was caused or aggravated by HTN.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted under the PACT Act, and his skin condition is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, low testosterone with erectile dysfunction, a sleep disorder, and heart disease. The need for VA examinations in these cases is indicated.

The Veteran's death in June 2007 was caused by multiple injuries, with hypertension contributing substantially to the cause of his death. The Board granted DIC benefits based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to presumed herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7101.,The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the left knee is rated at 40 percent, with no higher rating available based on flexion limitation. The Veteran has other service-connected conditions that prevent him from securing and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and right eye stroke are remanded.