Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service, including potential exposure to toxic substances during his military service.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 100 percent for Stage 4 chronic renal insufficiency and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension as secondary to this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer residuals, hypertension, and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of 70 percent for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate with anxious distress is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for a bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as he does not have a current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy (upper and lower extremities), erectile dysfunction, vestibular disability, skin condition, heart condition, and respiratory condition are remanded due to the need for further development of evidence.,The Veteran's claim for a bilateral kidney condition is remanded as it may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hypertension, when considered separate from his vision issues, rendered him unemployable as of July 23, 2015. TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids. Service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction is remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's hypertension is not shown to have been manifested by diastolic pressures predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressures predominantly 160 or more, and a compensable rating for hypertension is denied. The matter of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. Service connection for BUE and BLE neuropathy, respiratory disorder (asthma), and skin disorder (contact dermatitis and eczema) are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) due to insufficient rationale in the VA examiner's opinions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain clarifying addendum opinions addressing direct and secondary service-connection.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disability is rated at 100 percent effective November 29, 2016. The earlier effective date of November 29, 2016 for SMC based on aid and attendance is also granted.

The Board denied the claims of service connection for a right hip condition, to include right hip replacement and left hip condition. The claim of service connection for skin cancer was also denied. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, angina, cardiomyopathy, and coronary artery disease were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) during service or a direct relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Bipolar Disorder and Intervertebral Disc Syndrome with Degenerative Arthritis of the Thoracolumbar Spine, have rendered him totally occupationally impaired. The Board denied his request for VR&E benefits to pursue a Doctorate degree in either Business Administration or Psychology.

The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome and hypertension are granted as service-connected, with the effective date to be determined based on VA regulations.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for hypertension and glomerulonephritis status post kidney transplant, as well as an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the latter condition. The Veteran's conditions are presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam under the PACT Act.

The Veteran was granted service connection for coronary artery disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension associated with herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection is granted for coronary artery disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension under the PACT Act.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee arthritis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus II, and hypertension. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure.