Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's representative submitted additional articles that were not considered in previous VA opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic kidney disease and hypertension, finding that the conditions first arose during active duty and have persisted since then.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney condition secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea, lung condition (claimed as ischemic heart disease), and hypertension due to herbicide exposure are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected conditions and herbicide exposure. The VA needs to obtain additional medical opinions on these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pulmonary hypertension and ischemic heart disease as secondary to service-connected PTSD due to insufficient opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that new evidence received warrants readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disability (including as secondary to hypertension), a lumbar spine disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for residuals of laryngeal cancer, thyroid cancer, and high blood pressure (HBP). Service connection is granted.,Service connection is also granted for residuals of thyroid cancer as secondary to service-connected laryngeal cancer.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension is remanded due to the absence of a rescheduled examination. The effective date for service connection remains February 27, 2014.

The Veteran's spine disability is rated at 40 percent, which does not meet his contention for a higher rating.,His hypertension has been rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's assertions regarding in-service stressors are considered, and he is scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of reopening his claim for service connection for a lung condition. The lung condition claim is now pending.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease and ischemic cardiomyopathy are granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure. The claims for hypertension, right arm scar, and right ear hearing loss are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not manifest during active service or within one year of discharge and is not otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided that the case should be returned to the AOJ for further development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, including presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain private treatment records and Social Security Administration records, as well as provide the Veteran with an adequate explanation for any missing records.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete service records and need for further clarification regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The VA examiner will be asked to address whether any diagnosed conditions are related to active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension with nephrosclerosis, ischemic stroke residuals, and erectile dysfunction associated with hypertension with nephrosclerosis, precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment for the period from June 1, 2014 to May 11, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran was at least in equipoise regarding his ability to function in any occupational setting due to increasing physical limitations.

Service connection granted for other trauma and stressor-related disorder.,Service connection granted for hypertension secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection granted for erectile dysfunction secondary to hypertension.,Remanded for further examination regarding a skin disability (likely due to burn pit exposure).,Remanded for further examination regarding obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, heart disease, residuals of a CVA, and PAD due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's single elevated blood pressure reading in service and post-service readings are at issue.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and conducting examinations by a neurologist and an eye specialist. The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings are pending.