Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected hypertension, finding no current diagnosis of ED.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in failing to obtain private medical records from his non-VA primary care provider.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, with the Board finding that his diastolic blood pressure would be predominantly 100 or more without continuous medication for control.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The cases of GERD and hypertension secondary to obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left CTS, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, a kidney disorder, and right ear hearing loss. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology related to these conditions.

The appeal for an effective date prior to May 7, 2022 for the grant of service connection for end stage renal disease and hypertension has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection under the PACT Act. The increased rating for prostate cancer residuals, including incontinence, is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions that did not consider his lay statements of exposure to burn pits during military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy were dismissed. The Board also granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was shown as chronic during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and migraine headaches are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions on a direct or secondary basis.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's service-connected disabilities to his cause of death. The Board also noted that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic blood infection, lumbar spine disability, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, prostate cancer, right knee disability, and right foot disability. The claims are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion regarding hypertension is inadequate and requires further examination to address the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and hypothyroidism are being remanded due to the failure of VA to attempt to resolve known impediments to scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required continuous medication for control of diastolic pressure predominantly above 100 since at least 1993, is granted an initial compensable disability rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran is also granted special monthly compensation due to the need for higher level aid and attendance related to his traumatic brain injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his case file and because of the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board is dismissing the case as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to include as due to service-connected disabilities or treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.