Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gall bladder disability, heart disability, HTN, and BUE and BLE PN have been denied. The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence submitted since the last final decisions.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and missing service treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, generalized anxiety disorder, GERD, sleep apnea syndromes, and hypertension due to incomplete service records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted, with the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act.,Service connection is also granted for diabetes mellitus, but a higher rating than 40 percent is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Vietnam, as recognized by the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and neck condition secondary to hearing loss and vestibular disorder due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, respiratory disorders, lung nodule, gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, and irritable bowel syndrome are all granted service connection. The hypertension claim is denied.,Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and nightmare disorder) is granted based on in-service stressors and continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.,The Board is requesting further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, lumbar spine disability, right foot/ankle disability, obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are proximately caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to issues related to service connection and increased ratings for hypertension and left knee disability. The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10% since September 6, 2005, and his left knee disability remains at a 10% rating from May 31, 2006.

The Board has remanded the cases of diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA) periods.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively associated with his presumed exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. Other conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions prevent him from dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming himself without assistance and requires care to protect him from daily hazards. The Board finds that SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another is warranted.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to service connection for high blood pressure and heart disease as the appellant requested a withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied in a May 2010 rating decision. The appeal to reopen the claim is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of current diagnosis during the appeal period.,Service connection for a low back disability and gout are remanded due to lack of VA examination addressing their etiology.,The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, tinnitus, low back disability, and gout remain denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal, and the Board dismissed them due to this request.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and an increased rating for asthma. The Board has found that the Veteran meets the schedular requirements for TDIU, but remanded for further development regarding his asthma claim.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of these claims.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II, finding no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found no herbicide exposure during service.