Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act. Service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension prior to August 11, 2020 and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension from that date. The evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a rating of 30 percent effective November 1, 2020. Service connection for esophagitis and hypertension are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to a failure to obtain VA examinations that addressed the severity of his psychiatric disability, as well as whether any service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated hypertension and GERD.

The Veteran's claims for left and right ankle disabilities have been withdrawn. The claim of service connection for a back disability has been denied as new evidence was not received to show an injury during active duty.,The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and hypertension secondary to a service-connected disability have been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis. The Veteran's claims for heart condition and right arm tremors based on exposure to herbicide agents are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea are being remanded due to incomplete medical opinions. The Board is seeking additional information from VA clinicians regarding the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses is dismissed as there are no adverse decisions made by VHA on a medical reimbursement claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for a hearing and is satisfied with his current total 100 percent rating.

New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of colorectal cancer.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of right lung nodules and COPD.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of loss of teeth secondary to colorectal cancer.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of a kidney condition.,New and relevant evidence has been received that supports the reopening of the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression, mood swings, panic attacks, anger issues, and nightmares.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity tremor and prostate cancer, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during the period from April 15, 2019 to April 30, 2019. He is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability for this period.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for sarcoidosis is granted based on presumed exposure to burn pits and other toxins during service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status, as he is able to leave his home for medical appointments and grocery shopping.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and high blood pressure have been denied. The Board has also remanded the claim of entitlement to a TDIU.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's current diagnoses of depression and high blood pressure to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension associated with herbicide exposure pursuant to the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. However, the Veteran's claim for direct service connection for hypertension remains pending and is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for dry eyes, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder), a left hand condition (carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to cervical condition), and a right hand condition (carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to cervical condition).

The Board denied compensable disability ratings for the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis with nasal deviation, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure during service. A VA examination is required to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart condition, peripheral neuropathy, thyroid condition, bladder condition, and diabetic condition due to potential service connection based on in-service Agent Orange exposure. The VA will obtain private treatment records and schedule a new VA examination.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted service connection. His PTSD is granted a 50 percent disability rating, which is the maximum available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Veteran's bilateral shin splints and hypertension are denied as they do not meet the criteria for compensable ratings.