Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the claims for migraines, hypertension secondary to PTSD, and right foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there is no evidence linking any condition to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bronchial asthma is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral wrist ganglion cysts are remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has these conditions and whether they are related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection of his right wrist ganglion cyst due to his service-connected right wrist fracture residuals and/or carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his hypertension is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his restless leg syndrome is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his rhinitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his sinusitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine arthritis, is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his skin cancer is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not present during service and is not etiologically related to service. The Veteran's hypertension was diagnosed after separation from service.

Service connection for hypertension, as secondary to other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, is granted prior to August 10, 2022.,Service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act is granted effective from August 10, 2022.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for hypertension, bilateral shin splints, and a higher rating for scar. As a result, the Board dismissed these appeals.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, diverticulitis, residuals of tuberculosis, left ankle disorder, migraine disorder, and sinusitis must be remanded due to inadequate prior examinations. New examinations are required to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right ankle disability, hypertension, low back disability, neck disability, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome. The Veteran's claims were based on direct evidence of a current condition related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for PTSD, hypertension secondary to PTSD, bilateral knee conditions, low back condition, bilateral thumb condition, cervicothoracic spine condition, right upper extremity radiculopathy, headaches (claimed as cephalgia), and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for tinnitus was denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral flat feet, acquired psychiatric condition, lip injury, left shoulder condition, hypertension, and back condition have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims are granted in part.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder (to include hypertension and premature atrial contractions) has been reopened, and the claim is granted.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not currently granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to April 5, 2012 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction. The decision is based on medical opinions that these conditions are not related to active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, renal cell carcinoma with glomerulosclerosis status post kidney transplant, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Additional development is needed including obtaining VA treatment records, private medical records, and verifying service in National Guard and Reserve components.

The Veteran's diabetes, IHD, and hypertension are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides. PDR and peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD (including generalized anxiety disorder and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder), is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for hypertension is denied.,Service connection for OSA, to include as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, is denied.,Service connection for a left foot disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service, and thus denied all claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for disfigurement residuals of laser hair removal, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for medical examinations.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 11, 2018, for the grant of service connection for low back scar is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his right shoulder arthritis claim.,The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent from March 7, 2020, for lumbar spondylosis and status post-surgical debridement are remanded due to the need for medical examinations.