Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left knee disability, right knee disability, and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. The claim for hypertension is not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Claims for left and right knee disabilities are reopened based on the receipt of new evidence. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also reopened.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability remains rated at 10 percent, with a remand required to issue an SSOC.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete examinations. The issues include hypertension, low back disability, neurological disabilities of upper extremities, and neurological disabilities of lower extremities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for a VA examination to determine its relationship to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's hypertension and colon polyps are remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence regarding herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, gall bladder removal, left foot disability, right foot disability, eye disability (diabetic retinopathy), and kidney stones are remanded for a VA examination to determine their relationship to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence on file and the need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's cause of death is being reviewed, with a focus on whether his ischemic stroke was related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of higher initial disability ratings for bilateral pes planus is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal at a Board hearing.,The Veteran’s claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), hypertension, cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure (claimed as hypertensive heart disease), tinea pedis of the right foot, tinea pedis of the left foot, obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to GERD/gastritis), a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD/gastritis, a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the left knee, and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the right knee are remanded.,The Veteran's appeal of higher initial disability ratings for bilateral pes planus is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal at a Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional relevant evidence being associated with the claims file since the January 2020 SOC.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of hypertension or tachycardia, and the Veteran's claims for these conditions are denied.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a connection between the claimed heart palpitations (tachycardia) and service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) as of April 7, 2008.,Service connection for resection of small intestine with ostomy under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was granted effective October 16, 2009.,The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection effective October 14, 2009.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) was granted effective March 8, 2011.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate reasons and bases in previous decisions, requiring additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and skin disorder (claimed as multiple lipomas) due to inadequate medical opinions in the prior VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are claimed as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's sleep apnea disorder, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spondylosis.,A VA examination is needed for the Veteran's claim of eye disorder other than diabetic retinopathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and renal disease due to alleged exposure to ionizing radiation during active duty. The case requires further development including obtaining a dose estimate and determining if the Veteran participated in a 'radiation risk activity' that resulted in exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and hypertension due to new and material evidence. The claims are granted as all elements of service connection have been met.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor, affecting 20 to 40 percent of exposed body area, is granted a 30 percent initial rating from August 1, 2012. Other service connection claims are denied.

The Board restored service connection for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, finding the original grant was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a more definitive opinion on whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected specific phobia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, back disorder, and sleep apnea due to duty-to-assist errors. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraines and hypertension are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The AOJ is required to obtain SSA disability records related to the Veteran’s migraine headaches and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and TDIU, finding that there was no evidence linking his hypertension to active service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU prior to March 1, 2013.