Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, tooth loss, and lead poisoning are remanded due to insufficient evidence to determine the relationship between these conditions and his military service. A VA examination is required to assess whether there is a link between the Veteran's active service and these disabilities.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with the remand requests and therefore, this claim must again be remanded. The Veteran's cause of death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest, acute myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, and hypertension.

The Board has previously remanded the case for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his herbicide exposure. The current decision orders another medical opinion to address this question, as previous opinions were inadequate.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for hypertension and has remanded the issues of service connection for pancreatitis as secondary to hypertension medications and for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to major depressive disorder and hypertension.

The Veteran's appeals for hypertension and a higher PTSD rating have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran's claims for headaches/migraines, back condition and high blood pressure have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,However, these claims are still pending as they were remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted.,The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability has been denied. The case is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed as moot because a prior rating decision already granted the benefits sought.,Service connection for cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand were both granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism/a thyroid disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Service connection is granted for hypertension based on service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain with IVDS is dismissed as moot due to a prior grant of service connection. The claims for increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), high blood pressure (hypertension), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and headaches are all denied. The claim for service connection for flat foot-foot pain (also claimed as foot cramps/spasms of left foot) and knee conditions is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to unclear etiology and need for further development, including potential exposure to hazardous chemicals while stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support current diagnoses or a link to active duty.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has ordered additional VA treatment records to be obtained. A new examination is required to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he is unemployable.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. The heart conditions, including atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation, are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's glaucoma is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The issues of increased ratings for gout and hypertension, and service connection for a back disability and OSA are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his claims for diabetes mellitus Type 2, hypertension, high cholesterol, and chronic nerve pain of both legs and feet has been dismissed due to the withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hypertension, thyroid condition, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with prior instructions.

The Veteran's initial rating for hemorrhoids has been denied as the evidence does not show persistent bleeding or anemia.,An initial 10 percent rating is granted for hypertension, effective October 28, 2013.