Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's hypertension and stroke are granted service connection, and he is now eligible for TDIU and SMC on housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA addendum opinion regarding high blood pressure. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being returned for further examination and analysis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension. The examiner did not consider a blood pressure reading from July 1987, which was above the threshold for hypertension.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective July 5, 2019. The rating is for characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months.,The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the claim for service connection has been granted based on this evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are remanded due to the need for VA examinations regarding toxic exposure risk activities, including burn pits. The PACT Act requires a nexus opinion in these cases.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss due to missing medical records from San Juan VA Medical Center.

The Board has found that there are potentially outstanding VA and/or private treatment records prior to October 17, 2018, which may be relevant as to the date entitlement arose. The Veteran is being asked to provide authorization for these records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and a duty to assist error. The issues include obesity, increased appetite, heat intolerance, arthritis, abdominal condition, nervous condition (including tremors and nervousness), hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, anxiety and insomnia), diabetes mellitus, heart condition (including tachycardia), and gynecological condition (including menstrual irregularities).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, IBS, bilateral hip strain, bilateral ankle disability, right shoulder condition, acid reflux with nausea, rash with pruritus on back and arms, and service-connected PTSD-related HTN are not supported by evidence of a current disability. The Board has also determined that remand is necessary for additional development regarding the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The finger injury claim was denied. Other service connection claims were also denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea are being remanded for additional development to determine if they are secondary to service-connected PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection due to in-service herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's major neurocognitive disorder, which is secondary to his hypertension, was also granted service connection.

Service connection for hypertension is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, as provided by the PACT Act. The claim is denied on other bases.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but has remanded the issues of service connection for right lower extremity, left lower extremity, left upper extremity, and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to toxic herbicide exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding various conditions, including major depressive disorder, right lower extremity radiculopathy, cervicogenic headaches, left hip degenerative arthritis, right hip degenerative arthritis, left shoulder DJD, right shoulder osteoarthritis, and hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent effective February 25, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran had diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more during the claim period and granted a rating of 10 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted. The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, thyroid condition, hypertension, right hip arthritis, sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, and insomnia disabilities are denied as not related to service.,The Veteran's lumbago with arthritis disability is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected chronic rhinitis.,Service connection for chronic rhinitis is granted on a direct basis due to its onset during service and current diagnosis.,Service connection for hypertension is granted on a direct basis due to its onset during service and manifestation within one year of discharge.,Right ankle disorder is granted as it manifested during service and has been diagnosed with symptoms causing functional loss.