Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on various service-connected disabilities were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder, which resolved the benefit sought.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between the condition and active duty service or any other compensable period.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of throat and mouth cancer and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service or secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and stroke due to insufficient development of the record, particularly regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is due to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The renal disorder, heart/cardiac disorder, and right eye disorders are not currently diagnosed or related to service. Erectile dysfunction remains under review as it may be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and insomnia due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure is granted. The case is remanded for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current heart disorders are directly related to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims of increased ratings for diabetes, skin rash, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, nephropathy, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral nuclear cataracts due to new evidence not having been considered.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis, status post 5th metatarsal fracture, is currently rated at 10 percent prior to October 31, 2019 and 10 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome was granted a 30 percent rating effective from the date of his VA examination in October 31, 2019. A 10 percent rating is assigned for this condition prior to that date.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work. The Veteran will need a new examination to assess the severity of his conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, unspecified depressive disorder, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and hypertension have been granted increased ratings, with the right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy receiving a 30 percent evaluation each. The hypertension has also received a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and heart disability. The VA must provide addendum opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has determined that there have been issues with the completion of prior remand directives and additional development is required to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for residuals of a stroke and TDIU due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examination, failure to obtain certain records, and issues related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for a right elbow and/or arm disability, left elbow and/or arm disability, right wrist disability, and hypertension.,The Veteran's disabilities were not found to be related to his active service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for hypertension, increased ratings for left and right knee chondromalacia, and a low back disability. The Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted in a separate decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hypertension, including whether she currently has the condition and its etiology. The Veteran will need a VA examination to clarify these points.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current right ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and therefore service connection is denied. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.