Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and chronic kidney disease due to Agent Orange exposure. The claims are being reviewed again as there is insufficient evidence in the previous opinions.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions are inadequate and remands for further development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion from a VA examiner to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for CAD and cardiac arrhythmia as secondary to PTSD, hypertension as secondary to PTSD, and a CNS disability as secondary to CAD and cardiac arrhythmia. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim is remanded as there are outstanding records and a new examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he does not meet the schedular criteria and referral for extraschedular consideration is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, depression, and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II and granted this claim.

The Veteran's hypertension, dermatological disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and left shoulder disorder are all found to be preexisting conditions. The Board has determined that the claims for these conditions must be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and skin disability for further development to determine their relationship with service-connected conditions, including potential non-compliance with medication.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show diastolic pressure predominantly at 100 mm or more, which is required for a compensable rating.

The claims for service connection for psoriasis, left knee degenerative joint disease, arthritis, right knee disability, diabetes, and hypertension have all been denied as the evidence does not show a direct relationship to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of various conditions, including low back disability, right inguinal hernia repair, GERD, diabetes mellitus, CAD, neck disability, hypertension, hemorrhoids, renal failure, and colitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarity regarding when and where the Veteran initially filed his claims for service-connected disabilities. The appellant needs to provide additional documentation or information to substantiate her claim.

Your claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to your service-connected diabetes mellitus has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed because the issue was fully resolved in a previous rating decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy due to insufficient opinions regarding causation and aggravation. Additional VA opinions are needed.

The Board denied service connection for skin cancer, coronary artery disease status post triple heart bypass (heart disorder), diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The evidence did not show a direct relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.,Service treatment records were negative for any complaints or diagnoses related to skin cancer, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including nicotine dependency, thyroid disorder, kidney disorder, GERD, diabetes mellitus, type II, hepatitis C and its residuals, peripheral artery disease, high blood pressure, COPD, multiple myeloma, chronic anemia, coronary arteriosclerosis disease, erectile dysfunction, and back disorder. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, left leg vein grafts, and a right leg disorder as due to a left leg vein graft disorder. The decision is based on the lack of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, absence of continuity of symptoms since service separation, and failure to meet presumptive service connection criteria.