Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder and other disabilities, did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and lumbosacral strain have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claim for hypertension due to insufficient evidence and duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with additional medical records obtained.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and lumbosacral strain have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including restless leg syndrome and hypertension. The decision finds that there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the Veteran's service-connected conditions have prevented him from gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, and diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was also denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran requires personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on her need for supervision, protection, or instruction due to multiple diagnosed conditions and functional limitations. The appeal is being remanded for further development to determine eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's claims for hypercholesterolemia and multiple myeloma have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the remaining conditions, the Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and arthritis entire joint system, finding that the evidence did not support a current disability or persistent symptoms of these conditions during the appeal period.,Specifically, the Veteran's in-service blood pressure readings did not meet criteria for hypertension. The Board also noted that there was no medical evidence showing any current disabilities related to his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and lumbosacral strain have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, heart condition, stroke residuals, and respiratory condition secondary to hypertension due to concerns about inadequate reasoning regarding aggravation of these conditions by hypertension.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia has been granted a rating of 60 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.,Service connection for HTN and CAD is remanded due to incomplete medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot disorders are all considered to be in the 'unknown' status as they have not been addressed yet.,Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for depression, a compensable rating for hypertension, TDIU, and COPD with asthma have been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic nephropathy and hypertension are currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his GFR did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Veteran's initial ratings for hypertension and GERD were granted, but the appeal regarding service connection for IBS was remanded. The hypertension rating is at its minimum level of 10 percent, while the GERD rating remains at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hypertension, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to toxic exposure, including PACT Act and Camp Lejeune exposures. The Veteran's in-service toxic exposure is not conceded but raised by his testimony and historical records. Further development is needed to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding toxic exposure.