Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, myopathic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus type II as there was no evidence of these conditions during active duty or ACDUTRA, and the Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and a heart disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service, including exposure to herbicides. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a separate initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension related to diabetes mellitus, type II due to incomplete records and the need to make reasonable efforts to obtain specific treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for stroke/CVA as secondary to hypertension and entitlement to SMC based on housebound status and/or the need for aid and attendance due to incomplete development of evidence.

An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension prior to May 3, 2019, is denied.,A 20 percent rating, but no more, for hypertension from May 3, 2019, is granted.,An initial 30 percent rating, but no more, for left gynecomastia with breast reduction is granted.

The Veteran's claims for hair loss, a psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), and hypertension have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. Service connection is granted for hair loss.,The Veteran’s right knee and left knee disabilities are remanded as additional information is needed regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected dermatitis was denied as the condition does not cover at least 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected, and does not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs during the past 12-month period.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for an addendum opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his active duty service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), and TDIU due to issues with the VA examiner's opinion regarding Agent Orange exposure. The claims are also inextricably intertwined with the hypertension claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, headaches, ankle and leg disabilities, knee disability, and shoulder arthritis, were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or relationship to service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II, service connection for hypertension secondary to diabetes, and TDIU prior to May 13, 2019. The issues are being remanded for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection based on chronicity in service. The right hip disability with limitation of flexion prior to May 23, 2017 is rated noncompensable and from that date is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service.,Service connection for gout is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service and it is not related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension was evaluated and found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating at any point during the appeal period, as his blood pressure readings were consistently below the thresholds required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is granted with a 70% rating, effective from the date of his RAMP election. Service connection for PTSD is also granted. The claim for hypertension remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the claims due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder DJD, hypertension, and TDIU due to issues with VA examinations and new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and low back disability as the evidence did not show a direct relationship to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.,The Veteran's difficulty sleeping is not considered a separate disability and thus, his claim for service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection for anemia is denied because there is no evidence linking the condition to service or presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.,An opinion is needed regarding whether generalized osteoarthritis is related to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip and knee conditions, as well as any aggravation of these conditions by his service-connected disabilities.,The claim for numbness of the hands remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to increased ratings for service-connected disabilities and the TDIU issue. Additional development is needed before a final decision can be made.