Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy, essential tremor syndrome/bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, prostate disorder, anal disorder, and disorder manifested by poor blood circulation due to his exposure to herbicides. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the condition did not manifest during qualifying service and is unrelated to service-connected coronary artery disease. The VA medical opinion provided in February 2020 found that hypertension was less likely than not proximately due or aggravated by service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and basal cell skin cancer of the nose. The decision is based on direct service connection as all conditions are found to be related to in-service events or pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including coronary artery disease and DJD of the right knee and left foot, have resulted in a loss or use of one lower extremity that precludes locomotion without assistive devices. The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (dysthymic disorder and PTSD) as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for lumbar spine disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The issues of a rating in excess of 70 percent for bilateral hearing loss disability and entitlement to total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability are also being remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 31, 2014, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, hypertension, and headaches as they are not related to his military service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal for eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, spine disability (herniated/compressed discs), cardiomyopathy with AICD, obstructive sleep apnea, and kidney disease. The denial is based on the lack of evidence showing a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board has denied service connection for Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Right Shoulder Disorder, and Erectile Dysfunction as these conditions are not shown to be related to active duty or ACDUTRA service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's seminoma of the right testicle was denied as it is less likely than not related to service or his diabetes mellitus, Type II.,The Veteran's hypertension was granted as at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The claims for service connection of right and left knee disability, right hip disability, and left ankle disability are being remanded. The claim for hypertension is also remanded as it may be related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the hypertension claim, denied all other claims due to lack of supporting evidence or residuals from malaria, and denied increased ratings for various peripheral neuropathy conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The issue of service connection for bilateral upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to the need for a VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher. The right wrist scar issue is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for hypertension and a renal condition, bilateral kidneys, as they are related to herbicide agent exposure due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's kidney disease with hypertension prior to December 7, 2015 did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. After December 7, 2015, it also did not warrant an increased rating.

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