Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's posttraumatic headaches have been rated at 30 percent since January 31, 2012.,Cervical and thoracolumbar spine disorders are both remanded for further evaluation.,Residuals of TBI are also remanded for further evaluation.,Hypertension is remanded to determine if it is secondary to service-connected TBI or PTSD.,Right ear pain associated with the TBI is also remanded for a determination on its etiology.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, a mental disorder, and various musculoskeletal conditions. However, these claims have been denied as there is no evidence to support the presence or causation of any of these conditions during service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions is granted, and he will receive VR&E services to pursue additional education up to a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's left index finger scars and to determine the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, GERD, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, acquired psychiatric condition, coronary artery disease (CAD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded for additional medical opinions to determine if they are related to his service-connected varicose veins of the bilateral lower extremity.,Specifically, the VA will seek expert medical opinions on whether these conditions are secondary to or caused by the Veteran's service-connected varicose veins.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating for lumbosacral strain prior to August 11, 2017 or since that date. Service connection was also denied for DVT of the right lower extremity and hypertension.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension associated with herbicide exposure is remanded. The earlier effective date of February 6, 2008 for the grant of eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is also granted.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, a cardiac disability to include heart failure (pacemaker installed), hypertension, and prostate cancer with benign prostate hypertrophy. The evidence does not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for hypertension, finding that the VA examinations were inadequate and requiring further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions and inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has granted service connection for a cardiac disability, including non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and hypertension, which the Veteran contends is related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for hypertension and kidney dysfunction due to additional development being required. The decision on service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's application for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and residuals of a shrapnel wound to the right leg has been granted. The effective date is set at May 9, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the effective date of his tinnitus service connection was not advanced as requested.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus, hearing loss, hypertension, residuals of a left foot injury, headaches, and a sinus disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their onset or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, exposure to herbicide agents, and participation in combat. Additional development is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, finding that a new VA examination is necessary to determine if it is related to his diabetes mellitus type II or any other service-connected condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to lumbar spine degenerative disc disease. The claims for hypertension, DM, acquired psychiatric disorder, symptomatic paroxysmal atrial flutter, glaucoma, left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and right knee strain are all remanded.