Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, vision loss, hypertension, kidney/renal disorder, heart disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). However, these claims are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and other development that may be needed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension due to a lack of a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) addressing the newly associated evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 25, 2018 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and service connection for hypertension have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been reopened, and the claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae has been granted. The ratings for voiding dysfunction and painful scar status post lumbar fusion have been restored, as well as the ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and prostate condition is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his conditions and military service, particularly given his exposure history.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, as the evidence shows diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more with continuous need for medication to control hypertension.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings have never met the criteria for a disability rating higher than 10 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II are being remanded for further development to determine if they are related to his military service.,The Board is requesting additional information from the Veteran regarding his in-service exposure to herbicide agents or defoliants. They are also seeking medical records from non-VA providers where he was treated for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, low back disorder, and migraine headaches were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or that any such conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, PTSD, and diabetes mellitus have been granted. The rating assigned has not yet been determined.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly those related to diabetes and stroke, necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on this need.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and to obtain his complete service personnel records. The issues of service connection for various disabilities, including skin cancer, back cancer, back pain and thoracic fracture, gastroenteritis, bladder cancer, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, left hip disorder, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer, right foot vascular disorder, and sinusitis are remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, obstructive sleep apnea, and pulmonary hypertension have been granted service connection. The heart disorder claim is remanded for further examination. The numbness of upper extremities and arthritis claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted, as the Veteran had continuous symptoms since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for these conditions on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertensive heart disease and hypertension do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's skin condition, including chloracne, is being remanded for a new VA medical opinion to address whether it is at least as likely as not related to service or herbicide exposure. The Veteran also has hypertension that may be related to his diabetes mellitus type II and/or psychiatric condition.,The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for an addendum medical opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not caused by his pre-diabetes, diabetes mellitus type II, or service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and secondary service connection for arterial hypertension, finding that there is no causal relationship between his current condition and either his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hypertension due to unclear etiology and lack of a clear link to service. The Veteran's hypertension is being requested to be evaluated again by VA medical professionals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was not enough evidence to establish a link between his current condition and military service or a service-connected left shoulder disorder.