Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis was not related to his active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating, and the appeal for increased ratings of plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, service connection for human T-cell lymphotropic virus antibody, and hypertension are dismissed. The appeal for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his diastolic pressure was predominantly less than 110 or systolic pressure less than 200.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are denied as the earliest possible effective dates have been assigned.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to earlier effective dates and initial disability ratings for various peripheral neuropathies, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain private medical records and to address whether further development is needed, including a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for DMII, hypertension, bilateral cataracts, and ED as secondary to DMII. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for trace hyperopia and presbyopia. The initial compensable rating claim for hearing loss was denied, while the issues of service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment as of January 6, 2015.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic fibroadenosis of the breast, heart disability (including sinus bradycardia and second-degree AV block type I), hypertension, and atypical chest wall pain is restored. The issues of service connection for a heart disability secondary to thyroid disability and for thyroid disability secondary to heart disability are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension service connection was granted via the PACT Act, but a VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, LLE and RLE peripheral diabetic neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The decision is based on presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a diagnosis or in-service onset of the condition. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the one-year presumptive period for hypertension under VA regulations.

Service connection for hypertension is granted due to the PACT Act. The motion to revise a decision on service connection for PTSD due to CUE is dismissed without prejudice. Service connection for major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam.,The Veteran's atrial fibrillation with cardiomyopathy and tachycardia was caused by his now service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's tinnitus is reasonably shown to have had its onset in service, and to have persisted since.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an inguinal hernia and high blood pressure, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, skin rash of the upper back, and skin rash of the lower back due to herbicide exposure. The issues are being remanded for additional development including VA examinations.

The appeal for service connection for TBI, an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed. The Veteran's statements regarding her service in Southwest Asia are not credible.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and prostate cancer due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased special monthly compensation and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding hypertension and kidney disorder.