Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to a Joint Motion for Partial Remand, and now needs to determine if HTN and ED are secondary to PTSD.

The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's facial cancer, tremors, and hypertension. The examiner is to consider whether these conditions are related to his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating at any point during the appeal period.,The Veteran's TDIU claim due to service-connected hypertension was also denied as his combined disability rating did not meet the schedular threshold requirement.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The Veteran's hypertension was not related to service, as evidenced by in-service blood pressure readings that did not meet the required diagnosis for hypertension. The Veteran has not been diagnosed with CFS during the pendency of these claims.,For left thigh limitation of extension, a noncompensable rating is assigned under Diagnostic Code 5003-5251. For left thigh limitation of flexion, a 20 percent rating is assigned under Diagnostic Code 5003-5252. For impairment of the left thigh, a 10 percent rating is assigned under Diagnostic Code 5003-5253.,The Board denied increased ratings for left thigh limitation of extension and flexion, as well as for impairment of the left thigh.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes, finding that there is no evidence of a causal relationship between the two conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension should be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology and exposure history.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The issues are related to service connection for hypertension and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for high cholesterol is denied as it is not a disability for which VA benefits can be awarded.,Service connection for headaches secondary to the service-connected coronary artery disease is granted. The Veteran was also granted TDIU effective June 15, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back disability and hypertension. The examiner is to consider whether her service-connected knee disabilities aggravated her obesity, which was a substantial factor in causing her back disability or hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, right and left knee disorders, and a left shoulder disorder due to additional development being necessary. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension due to a disagreement with the October 2017 VA medical opinion, which was based on inaccurate medical history. The case is now pending for further review.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and kidney disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance or due to being housebound was denied. The Board has decided the case should be remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding his functional limitations.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a significant legal development regarding hypertension and Agent Orange exposure, requiring an additional medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of current blood pressure readings for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension. A new examination is required.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to September 23, 2011, and at 70 percent thereafter. The case for service connection of hypertension was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension is denied as his blood pressure readings do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee strain and right knee osteoarthritis are remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension in May 2003, finding no evidence of its onset during or related to service. The decision was upheld as there was no CUE.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), and gout. The claims are now remanded for further development including a VA examination.