Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection is granted for hypertension, presumed due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, respiratory disorder (claimed as bronchitis), and lumbar spine disorder need further examination and medical opinion to determine their etiology. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the claims for cardiovascular disorder and cause of death due to cardiovascular disability, as insufficient evidence exists regarding their etiology in service.

Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, oropharyngeal cancer, hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction is denied.,Service connection for gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as acid reflux) and chronic constipation is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. The petition to reopen a claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder. The claims of service connection for hepatitis C and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

Service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides.,Service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act, and service connection on a direct basis is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and remanded both the hypertension and kidney condition issues due to new evidence received. The kidney condition issue is also inextricably intertwined with the hypertension issue, as it involves exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment until December 22, 2011. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU for the periods specified.

Service connection for hypertension is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for arthritis and gout are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vascular steal syndrome, hypertension, right knee post traumatic arthritis, and MDD are remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, residuals of penile injury (including erectile dysfunction), hypertension, and heart disease. The VA examiners found no clear evidence that the conditions pre-existed service or were incurred during service.,The examiner concluded that there was insufficient medical evidence to support a direct link between the current disabilities and service.

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

The Veteran's cause of death, hypertension and aortic valve disorder, is granted service connection due to conceded herbicide exposure. The claim for burial benefits is also granted.

The Veteran's cause of death was not related to his service, but due to conditions that occurred decades after service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including heart disease, hypertension, prostate disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, and orthopedic disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and exposure to herbicide agents. The main focus is on obtaining additional information regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition and confirming his exposure to herbicide agents at Fort McClellan.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology and nature of the Veteran's hypertension, which is presumed related to Gulf War service. The Veteran also contends that his PTSD may be contributing to his blood pressure spikes.

The Veteran's appeal for avitaminosis, also claimed as weight loss, has been dismissed. The claims for service connection for various disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional development of his service records and outpatient treatment records.