Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to warrant a compensable rating during the appeal period.,Her migraines were found to meet criteria for a disability rating of 50 percent, but no higher, prior to December 10, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on several musculoskeletal and neurological disabilities are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding increased ratings for hypertension and exercised-induced anaphylaxis as these issues have been resolved in his favor through a previous August 2022 decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on six different conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, hypertension, arthritis and gout of both feet, left ventricular hypertrophy and mild mitral regurgitation, renal kidney condition, and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded due to the need for updated examinations and treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further review due to inconsistencies in the evidence and need for clarification regarding the pre-service existence of hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to challenges raised by the Veteran's representative regarding the qualifications of VA examiners and the adequacy of medical opinions. The claims are also being remanded for addendum opinions on whether the treatments used for pseudofolliculitis barbae affect the body as a whole and if they are like corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs, and to determine if hypertension is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, neck disability, PTSD, and sleep condition are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and additional records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, chronic rhinitis, high blood pressure, tinea pedis, folliculitis, restless leg syndrome of the left leg, and restless leg syndrome of the right leg have been dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's NOD for the July 2016 denial of service connection was untimely and denied the appeal.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hip, elbow, hand, and ankle disabilities. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and asthma, finding that additional development is needed to address potential service connection based on toxic exposure risk activities and to obtain a more detailed opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected anxiety disorder and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension, COPD, CAD, and supraventricular arrhythmias under a direct theory of entitlement. The Veteran's claims are related to his participation in Project SHAD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, as a presumptive condition due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act, is granted. The effective date of this grant is August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis, without considering the PACT Act. The claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left shoulder arthritis, and low back condition due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine disability and depressive disorders. The claim is remanded for a higher rating of the lumbar spine disability.

The petition to reopen a claim for service connection for memory loss was dismissed.,A new and material evidence has been received, allowing the reopening of a claim for service connection for a back disorder. Service connection is granted for degenerative arthritis of the spine.,Service connection is denied for residuals of frostbite as there is no diagnosis of such during or approximate to the current claim period.,The petition to reopen a claim for service connection for OSA was not addressed due to insufficient evidence, and remanded.,The petition to reopen a claim for service connection for HTN was not addressed due to insufficient evidence, and remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding no evidence of onset during service or a relationship to in-service events.,Service connection was granted for heart disability (pulmonary hypertension) secondary to service-connected hypertension.