Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested to withdraw all remaining issues on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities as they are not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and hypertension, with hypertension being secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressors or a nexus between the conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, left hand and wrist disorder, and right hand and wrist disorder are all granted. The issues of service connection for hypertension and bilateral hand and wrist disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The claims for hypertension, prostate cancer, headaches, and other conditions have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address issues related to service connection, disability ratings, and medical examinations.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that none of the conditions listed on his death certificate were related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an enlarged prostate, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an opinion regarding whether hypertension is related to service. Service connection for GERD and left ear scar disability remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and hypertension due to failure to notify the Veteran of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma, hypertension, coronary artery disease secondary to hypertension, and kidney disease secondary to hypertension.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, nose disorder (claimed as nose bleeds), and sleep apnea due to additional development being necessary. The claim of residuals of pneumonia is reopened but denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus due to a lack of authorization for private treatment records, which were submitted by the Veteran in 2009 and 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and headaches due to inadequate rationale in the VA examination opinions. The Veteran's service treatment records are negative for any indication of hypertension or headaches, but his March 1971 separation examination noted frequent or severe headaches and shortness of breath. Post-service treatment records reflect complaints of headaches beginning in September 1993 and elevated blood pressure in March 1996.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has found that remand is warranted for the claims of service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include mood disorder, major depression, and PTSD. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms and events he witnessed during service are not adequately addressed in the June 2020 VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The claims will be reconsidered with the inclusion of all relevant information.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service onset or direct causation. The secondary service connection claim was also denied as the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that the hypertension was proximately caused by his service-connected acquired psychiatric condition or diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded several issues for further examination and development, including service connection claims for various conditions and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

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