Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's hypertension began during service or is otherwise related to his military service, including exposure in Southwest Asia. The claim for service connection for hypertension is therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation for any period on appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure. The cervical spine condition issue is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and a heart disability (including CAD with CABG) due to their association with the Veteran's service-connected asbestosis. The VA will provide new examinations to determine if these conditions are related to or aggravated by the service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of all pending appeals by his representative.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, skin disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder due to the need for additional development including obtaining treatment records and providing VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, bronchitis, and hypertension due to the need for additional VA treatment records and private medical opinions. The Veteran must provide information about any private doctors who have treated him related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for left thumb cut and infection, bilateral eye disorder, and nose disorder (broken nose) have been dismissed without prejudice. The nose disorder has been granted service connection.,Claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right ankle disorder, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for hypertension, an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) have been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of these appeals.

The Board granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Kidney Disease due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Guam. The effective date is not specified as it falls under the PACT Act's presumptive exposure period.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been granted. The issues of service connection for bilateral upper extremity and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine DDD and CAD were denied increased ratings.,Hypertension, hemorrhoids, and right foot fracture with gout were also denied increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence not having been submitted. The issues of service connection for lumbar spine condition, cervical spine condition, sleep apnea (due to asbestos exposure and as secondary to service-connected tinnitus and non-service-connected lumbar spine condition), and shoulder pain are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the onset and relationship of his hypertension to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection is also remanded for sleep apnea, transient memory loss, and a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss and 30 percent for coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right shoulder disability and hypertension due to insufficient medical evidence regarding chronicity of the conditions during service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a gastrointestinal or gastroesophageal disorder due to lack of adequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased disability evaluation for hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity and progression of his service-connected condition. The case is returned to the AOJ for further action, including scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted under the PACT Act. Claims for erectile dysfunction, eye disability other than cataracts, and gout are denied.