Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension caused his stroke. The examiner is required to provide an addendum opinion on this matter.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 29, 2019. The Board denied the claim for TDIU as he was employed full-time until that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for Parkinson's Disease, sleep apnea, hypertension, and a liver condition due to potential exposure to toxins during service. The VA will conduct further development including verifying in-service toxin exposures and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted under the PACT Act. The respiratory condition, bilateral foot pes planus, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Guam.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but denied service connection for left knee and low back disabilities due to the lack of evidence of current disabilities.

The appeal of the claim for hypertension is dismissed. The claims for diabetes mellitus, Type 2 (DM II), prostate cancer, and coronary artery disease are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of aid and attendance, allowing for SMC at the (l) level based on his condition.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for chronic kidney disease with hypertension prior to April 3, 2019 was denied. Since April 3, 2019, the Veteran's condition has been rated at 30 percent due to normal creatinine levels.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the shoulders, right shoulder rotator cuff surgery, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy, tinnitus, and high blood pressure. The appeals were all dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his vision impairment and physical conditions such as neuropathy and back pain, necessitate regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate notice and duty to assist errors. The Veteran is required to provide information about any private treatment records, which will be sought by VA.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions were dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's hypertension has been manifested by the use of continuous medication, but not by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more. Therefore, an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension may be related to his service-connected panic/mood disorder with adjustment disorder, but more evidence is needed to make a determination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and atherosclerosis of the coronary artery with stable angina pectoris are granted as secondary to herbicide exposure. Hypertension is also granted under the PACT Act.,Hypothyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome were not granted due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.,Service connection for chronic kidney disease is granted as secondary to coronary artery disease and hypertension.,Service connection for hand disability (arthritis) is denied.,An initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for hypertension was denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for kidney cancer and related surgeries was granted.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required continuous medication for control during the entire initial rating period from October 10, 2022, is granted a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions regarding dry eye syndrome. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his military service is noted.

The Veteran's Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and hypertension have been granted service connection.,New evidence has been submitted supporting the claims for both conditions.