Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective date have been remanded due to the complexity of the medical issues involved.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a cervical spine disability and hypertension due to insufficient medical evidence, and the need for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to herbicide agent exposure. The claim for bladder cancer is dismissed as the effective date has already been granted. The issue of service connection for atrial fibrillation and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, CFS, dysphagia, GERD, headaches, a heart condition, high blood pressure, muscle and joint pain, and neurological problems. The case is remanded for further action on the left ankle disability.,Service connection was not granted for skin issues as they were considered undiagnosed Gulf War symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, hypertension, right ear hearing loss, Meniere's disease, tinnitus, migraines, and neurocardiogenic syncope. The AOJ implemented this decision in a June 2023 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was initially diagnosed in service and did not clearly and unmistakably exist prior to induction, thus granting service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected psoriasis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to the lack of systemic therapy. The claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and OSA were also denied as there was no new and relevant evidence submitted.

The Board granted service connection for TBI and assigned a rating of 100% effective July 16, 2012. The Board also found that the Veteran's Meniere's disease, migraines, and neurocardiogenic syncope all stem from TBI and resulted in his inability to care for himself, granting SMC-T with an effective date of July 16, 2012.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act. Service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression is granted. The claim of service connection for hypertension on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus. These conditions are presumed due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand during military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left knee disability, right knee disability, left thumb disability, tension headaches, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 and hypertension is remanded due to the failure to provide timely notice of a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has decided that service connection is denied for prostate cancer and hypertension, but the case is remanded to determine if service connection should be granted for diabetes mellitus type II.

An effective date of July 31, 2017, is granted for the grant of service connection for hypertension. An initial compensable rating for hypertension is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for CAD, hypertension, sleep apnea, and squamous cell carcinoma, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a disorder manifested by high cholesterol has been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal. The Board has remanded issues regarding back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (other than service-connected persistent depressive disorder), bilateral eye disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension.

The appeal seeking service connection for hypertension prior to August 10, 2022 is dismissed. Service connection for hemorrhoids and a skin disorder are denied. The appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder), colon polyps, and hyperthyroidism are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a presumptive condition due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. The claims for chronic renal disease, migraine headaches, rash on feet, and skin infection of the groin are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for COPD, OSA, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, CAD, and hypertension are all granted.,Service connection is also granted for right knee disability.