Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and GERD, as they are related to herbicide exposure and PTSD respectively. The AOJ is required to obtain additional opinions from medical examiners addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions in light of updated research on hypertension and a specific medical article regarding antidepressants and GERD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), psoriasis, and thyroid disorder (claimed as Grave’s Disease) due to insufficient reasoning in previous decisions. The appeals are being remanded for addendum opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no medical evidence linking the condition to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents. The preponderance of the evidence supported a direct service connection based on other risk factors such as obesity and smoking.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is not manifested by systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more or diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, and therefore a higher disability rating of over 10 percent for hypertension is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and medical opinion, requiring a new VA examination with an appropriate mental health professional.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including lumbar spine, thoracic spine, and cervical spine disabilities, gastrointestinal disability, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, liver disability, prostate disability (including prostate cancer), and respiratory disability. The claims are related to exposure at Camp Lejeune contaminated water.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection is denied for hypertension as there is no competent medical evidence showing a link between current hypertension and service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% disability rating effective May 29, 2015. The lower back condition and hypertension are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for constipation and hypertension is denied. The hypertension issue has been remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cardiomegaly, hypertension, a left thumb contusion, and a right knee disability due to VA's failure to obtain the Veteran's complete Social Security Administration records and to determine whether an examination is required in light of potentially favorable evidence in his available service treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as all issues have been decided due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for aortic stenosis but remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether bilateral ocular hypertension is caused or aggravated by service-connected hypertension and headaches. A new VA examination is needed to provide these opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the issues related to hypertension, TDIU, SMC at the housebound rate, and Chapter 35 DEA benefits prior to March 9, 2015. The appellant is seeking a 10 percent evaluation for hypertension and earlier effective dates for TDIU, SMC, and Chapter 35 DEA.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided do not address whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused by or aggravated by exposure to herbicide agents during service, and if so, whether it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD or diabetes mellitus. The case is therefore being remanded for further clarification.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected disabilities, including Ischemic Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, back disability, and neck disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to Agent Orange.,Service connection was denied for all four conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis or relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,Service connection is granted for hypertension, as it was diagnosed within one year of separation from service and presumed related to service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including asthma, ulcer (claimed as an ulcer of the antrum), chest pain, bunions with hammertoes in both feet, lumbar spine disorder, hypertension, and defective vision. The Board found that these conditions did not have their onset during active duty or were not related to any injury sustained during service.