Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The VA must obtain all outstanding VA treatment records, including those scanned into the imaging system.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions has been remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.,The Board is requesting additional information from VA or private healthcare providers regarding the etiology of various health issues, including sleep disorders, skin conditions, cardiovascular problems, and metabolic disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headache disorder and hypertension, as well as a higher evaluation for her tinnitus. The Board found that there was no competent evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for asthma and hypertension, with a focus on addressing the Veteran's in-service exposures to sandstorms and toxic gases.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gall bladder disorder, kidney disorder, erectile dysfunction, prostate disorder, and hypertension, all of which were not found to be related to active service or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for a restored rating of 10% for his left shoulder scar is granted. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened, and the issue remains pending. Service connection for neck disorder (cervical pseudoarthrosis and cervical spine arthritis) as secondary to left shoulder disability is granted. Service connection for cervical radiculopathy on the left side as secondary to the neck condition is also granted. The claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 1, 2014. The Board denied the claim for TDIU as there was no evidence of unemployment.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection claims and evaluations for various conditions. Effective dates have been granted for PTSD, nephrolithiasis, tinnitus, lumbar degenerative disc disease, obstructive sleep apnea, unequal leg length, and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and service connection for the cause of his death due to end-stage renal disease, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding no causal connection between his current condition and his military service. The Veteran was not diagnosed with hypertension during or within one year after service, and there is no evidence of a chronic disease listed under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(a).

The Board has granted service connection for dementia, vertigo (lightheadedness/dizziness), migraines, and abdominal scar. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, bilateral bunionectomies, gout, hypothyroidism, heart disease, hypertension, left hand arthritis, right knee arthritis, left knee arthritis, and lumbar spine disability are denied as not related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities because there was not substantial compliance with prior remand directives, including obtaining missing service treatment records and providing an addendum medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to active service or due to the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relation to service, specifically herbicide exposure. The claims for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and survivor pension benefits are also inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not preclude all substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and hypothyroidism due to inadequate opinions in the VA examination reports. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension are not related to his active service. The claims for these conditions have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for liver failure, hepatitis C, hypertension, kidney cysts, vision loss, memory loss, bone density loss, osteoporosis, and low back disability are all denied. The claim for service connection for liver failure is reopened due to new evidence submitted.