Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of hypertension during or immediately after service and that it is not related to his service-connected heart conditions or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The Board also found that exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune did not cause or aggravate the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his heart problems and diabetes to service or any service-connected conditions. The Board also found that he did not have exposure to herbicide agents during service in Korea.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis under the 2022 PACT Act. The claims for respiratory disorder, left hand disability, and oral cysts are denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has found that the Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, and congestive heart failure may be related to service. However, due to a lack of VA examinations addressing these claims, the case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including asthma with chronic bronchitis and obstructive sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 13, 2022.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly at or above 120 during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a failure to comply with previous remands regarding verification of herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again after additional development is completed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction are all granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is granted under the PACT Act.,Service connection for hypertension was not addressed prior to the enactment of the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination regarding his claimed conditions related to toxic exposure.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for service connection as they are not diagnosed disabilities.,The Veteran's right knee condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and the need for a TERA examination. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated in light of his service exposure, including conceded exposure to toxins, as well as any potential herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is rated at a 10 percent rating, effective from September 29, 2017.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, effective June 26, 2020. The other conditions and issues were either denied or had their ratings unchanged.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and thyroid condition due to exposure at Camp LeJeune. The VA examinations were inadequate as they did not substantially comply with the Board's directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's tinnitus and low back condition are granted service connection.,Service connection is also granted for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hypertension, testicle condition, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) due to exposure to environmental hazards during service.

The Board has granted service connection for a traumatic brain injury. The claims for hypertension and gastrointestinal disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

Service connection for hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act, which establishes hypertension as a presumptive disease associated with herbicide exposure. Service connection for depression is granted on a secondary basis to service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's hyperlipidemia and OSA claims are not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a disagreement with the December 2022 decision that denied service connection for hypertension on a direct basis, and the matter is now being reviewed by the Board.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen and established service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance with regard to whether his current condition was caused by military service.