Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between his service-connected PTSD and his diagnosed hypertension.

Service connection for diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension is granted. Service connection for a heart disability, prostate disability, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Board has previously found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities may warrant SMC for aid and attendance. However, a remand is required to determine if he meets the criteria for such benefits due to his need for regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable prior to September 27, 2019, and 10 percent thereafter. The claim for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran’s painful surgical scar, status post left total knee replacement, was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating prior to October 28, 2019. The claim for a higher disability rating from that date forward is denied.,The Veteran's hypertension has not been manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, and thus does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable disability rating.,The Veteran’s service-connected painful surgical scar was rated as noncompensable prior to October 28, 2019. The claim for a higher disability rating from that date forward is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed conditions, including hypertension and emphysema. The VA will obtain opinions on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and the unavailability of his service treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and residuals of stroke have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his diabetes.,For kidney disability, the Board found no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for a heart disability, hypertension, skin disability, and cervical disability due to service connection issues.,The Board has also remanded the claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.,

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after his military service. The Board also found that any relationship to service was speculative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been granted. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins remain denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and missing SSA records. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence considered.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypertension was denied as his blood pressure readings have not consistently shown diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, which is required for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to consider whether hypertension is related to exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and lack of a proper opinion regarding the relationship between hypertension and service, specifically presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea and various hip and back disabilities. The appeals are being returned for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and remanded the issues of service connection for skin cancer and entitlement to TDIU prior to September 11, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, a GI disability, hiatal hernia, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The claims for left arm fracture, left thumb fracture, left-hand scar, and diaphoresis are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hypertension has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.