Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not consistently meet the criteria for a 10% or higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder, left eye disorder, hypertension (secondary to a service-connected condition), and heart disorder.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and a stroke as secondary to these conditions due to herbicide exposure. The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran died in April 2022.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for kidney, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and respiratory conditions due to their association with a service-connected condition (lupus).

The Veteran's hypertension and right knee strain with degenerative arthritis are being remanded for further examination and opinion. Her TDIU claim is also remanded to obtain information from her former employers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, hypertension, esophageal condition(s), diabetes mellitus, and bilateral eye condition(s) due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure and conduct appropriate examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a right lung nodule and remanded the issues of increased ratings for asbestosis with COPD and intermittent headaches.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for hypertension and cervicalgia as he withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection and secondary service connection for pulmonary hypertension, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims and the TDIU rating claim due to outstanding VA treatment records, potential radiation exposure during service, and other issues. The Veteran's case will be further developed before being reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for right arm numbness, right shoulder condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain and numbness, and hypertension have all been denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.,Specifically, there is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions. The Veteran has provided statements indicating he experienced symptoms but did not provide sufficient objective medical evidence to support his claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and whether it was incurred during ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right leg shortening has been denied as there is no evidence of more than two inches of shortening.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for hemorrhoids with anal fissure prior to January 8, 2019, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter, has also been denied due to lack of evidence showing extensive leakage or fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of proper consideration of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, spine, and radiculopathies in determining whether his hypertension is secondary.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his service-connected conditions, including hypertension and hearing loss. The issues of service connection are not addressed as the appeal is currently in a remanded status.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a headache disorder, but denied service connection for fibromyalgia and hypertension. The decision is based on the Veteran's testimony and medical evidence showing that his symptoms began during active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and PTSD, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and hypertension as the Veteran's DMII did not require regulation of activities.

The Board dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as they do not survive his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and the need for additional information from the Veteran regarding his employment, education, and specialized training history. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.