Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension. The examiner is asked to address whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected disabilities or herbicide exposure.

The appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims. The low back disability, OSA, acquired psychiatric disorder (excluding PTSD), right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right knee chondromalacia patella, and left knee chondromalacia patella claims have all been reopened.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and a sleep disorder. The Board found that there was no causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete medical opinions, unobtained VA treatment records, and need for further examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions should be remanded to allow for consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, hypertension, drug/chemical abuse dependency, and a mental health issue. The claim for service connection of the lower back condition is being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's condition was not incurred or aggravated by military service and is less likely than not due to military service.

The Veteran's cataracts were denied as the evidence did not show that they began during service or are related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The chloracne was granted as it became manifest within one year of his separation from service and is presumed due to herbicide exposure.,Asbestosis and COPD were both denied as there was no evidence showing that the conditions began during service or are related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues related to prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, skin disability, hypertension, gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and depressive disorder has been remanded for further development.,An effective date prior to October 6, 2014 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, a psychiatric disorder, hypertension as secondary to a service-connected disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed exposure due to his military service in Korea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was restored to a 50% rating effective July 1, 2018. The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10% for tinnitus is dismissed. Service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. Service connection was not granted for hyperlipidemia, a skin disorder, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, or bilateral nuclear cataracts.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension and its relationship to service, as well as her obesity.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for hypertension and a low back disability due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II have been dismissed. The claim to reopen his bilateral hearing loss has been granted.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, heart disability, and hypertension due to additional medical input being required.

The Veteran's gout and hypertension were denied service connection as they are not shown to be related to active duty service.,Service connection was granted for a right foot disorder, claimed as an ingrown toenail.

The Veteran's hypertension was rated as 10 percent disabling, and the claim for an increased rating is denied.,Prior to August 16, 2020, the Veteran's GERD was rated as non-compensable. From August 16, 2020, a higher rating of 10 percent is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for hypertension. The Veteran's service records show multiple elevated blood pressure readings during his active duty, and he was placed on a cardiac monitor. The examiner will need to determine if the hypertension began during service or is related to any incident.