Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and heart disease other than hypertension due to inadequate opinions in the February 2019 VA examination, and the need for additional development including verification of duty status periods.

The Board found no evidence of diabetes, hypertension, or ischemic heart disease during service or within one year after separation. The Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents while stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines.

The appeal for service connection for right ankle fracture is dismissed as the March 2020 rating decision granted this condition.,Service connection for hypertension has been granted, with evidence showing it began in service and was related to active duty.,Service connection for lumbosacral strain has been granted based on a VA examination's opinion that the Veteran's condition either occurred or is caused by service.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted due to credible reports of noise exposure during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and prostate disability, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for higher rating of bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a concussion condition is denied, and his hypertension is granted with a 10% rating. The right lower extremity issue is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and myopathic syndrome due to incomplete verification of his service dates, which could impact the determination of whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for osteomyelitis, jaw; hypertension; and a gastrointestinal disability (claimed as colitis including Crohn's disease), all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected rheumatoid arthritis of many joints.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to inadequate opinions on direct and secondary theories of entitlement.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's back disability, rhinitis, and other conditions. The VA will attempt to obtain relevant private treatment records from WHC and Dr. S., as well as any outstanding VA treatment records. A new VA examination will be scheduled for these claims.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are granted as presumptively due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act.,Diabetic left foot ulcer is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for heat stroke residuals and hypertension due to a lack of adequate reasons or bases in their previous decisions. The Veteran needs to undergo VA examinations to determine if he suffers from any residual disabilities related to his reported symptoms of heat stroke, and whether these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded all service connection claims for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including hyperlipidemia, temporal arteritis and giant cell arteritis with elevated sedimentation rate, headaches, coronary artery disease, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and eye disease. The appeal is based on exposure to aviation fuel during service.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection based on the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. The right hand disability claim is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines, and he is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating from October 30, 2017. Other service connection claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to high cholesterol, visual disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, prostate cancer residuals, and ischemic heart disease have been granted under the PACT Act. The claim for bilateral shoulder disability remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act, presuming it to be caused by herbicide exposure. The Veteran's hypertension is also granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including whether it is related to service or his service-connected left foot calcaneal strain.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, lower back disability, and hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss disability, and respiratory disorder due to unresolved issues.,Service connection is being considered on a direct basis for these conditions.