Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

Service connection is granted for right shoulder strain, right hip arthritis, ingrown toenails on both big toes, bronchitis, sleep apnea, and hypertension.,The claim of service connection for coronary artery disease is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and insomnia disorder secondary to service-connected conditions due to inadequate opinions from previous VA examiners. The issues are inextricably intertwined as they may be impacted by a decision on the other issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, gastrointestinal disorder, and hypothyroidism due to Camp Lejeune exposure are denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for internal hemorrhoids, glaucoma, and hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify herbicide exposure and determine if the Veteran's kidney disability is related to his service, including any in-service basketball injury.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected. The cause of the Veteran's prostate disability and the severity of his peripheral neuropathies are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's dilated aortic root, which is secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 30 percent for limitation of extension, and separate ratings are granted for instability (10%) and partial meniscectomy residuals (10%). The appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for a right low back disorder and hypertension.,Service connection for the Veteran's right low back disorder and hypertension remains pending as they are to be considered secondary or aggravated by existing service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for type II diabetes mellitus with hypertension and bilateral nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show regulation of activities required to warrant an increased rating, but also noted no other compensable complications.

The Board denied service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder), hypertension, gout, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, sleep apnea, lower back DJD, neck disorder with pain and numbness down the hands, and COPD. The cases are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional error in obtaining a relevant Army report. The Veteran's cause of death is also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension because the submitted evidence was not new and relevant.

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations, as there were no systolic or diastolic readings of at least 160 or 100 respectively. The Board denied the claim for a compensable rating beginning August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for generalized joint pain, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and erectile dysfunction have all been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertension, finding that the evidence did not show improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood is currently rated as 30 percent disabling, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's hypertension has been rated noncompensably disabling (0%) and the Board does not find any basis to grant a compensable rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart conditions, right ankle condition, left wrist condition, and right wrist condition due to insufficient evidence. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required continuous medication for control, was granted a 10 percent rating. There is no evidence of diastolic blood pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic blood pressure predominantly 200 or more.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer and hypertension associated with herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act.,The Veteran's service in Korea from June 1968 to January 1969 was presumed due to his exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus and associated neuropathies, as well as his gunshot wound to the left shoulder, rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to July 27, 2023. From that date forward, the issue of TDIU is moot.