Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not have its onset during service and is not related to in-service exposure to herbicides. The Board also found no causal relationship between his hypertension and his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including heart disorder, various types of peripheral neuropathy, and PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to incomplete VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure did not have their onset during service and are not otherwise related to service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,Left foot frostbite residuals are at least as likely as not related to service.,Right foot frostbite residuals are at least as likely as not related to service.,Right hand frostbite residuals are at least as likely as not related to service.,Left hand frostbite residuals are at least as likely as not related to service.,The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure during service.,COPD, emphysema, and asthma are presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure during service.,Diverticulitis with colon polyps are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and thoracic aortic aneurysm, finding that the Veteran's current cardiovascular disorders were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected bipolar disorder or Seroquel use.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension and its relation to service, Agent Orange exposure, or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic kidney disease with hypertension (claimed as hypertension) is denied for the period from September 7, 2011 to February 18, 2019. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent under Diagnostic Code 7541.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete documentation and a need for an addendum medical opinion. The Veteran's death is related to negligence in both allowing him to use the bathroom unattended and performing the thoracotomy procedure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to address his service-connected disabilities, including headaches, COPD, diarrhea, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss.,The Veteran also has several issues related to service connection that are being addressed in the remand process.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for pes planus (flat feet) is denied as the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects his disability.,His hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, finding that the conditions did not onset during or as a result of active duty from July 1974 to July 1978 or manifest within one year thereafter. The Veteran's preexisting conditions were found to have been aggravated by his INACDUTRA/ADSW period in September 2001-September 2002, but the Board concluded that this aggravation was not beyond its natural progression.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected PTSD and remands for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for PTSD are remanded due to incomplete records, inadequate opinions, and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim to reopen the service connection for hypertension has been granted. The claims for service connection of asthma and an acquired psychiatric disability are remanded.

The Veteran's lung/respiratory disorders, including asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, are granted as service-connected due to exposure to burn pits during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active duty service or any other factor.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is pending due to incomplete records from his first period of service.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's death to his active duty service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral pes planus and service connection for hypertension, a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, cervical spine disorders, lumbar spine disorders, eye disorders, ingrown toenails, and skin disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection is being remanded for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is also being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorders, lumbar spine disorders, eye disorders, ingrown toenails, and skin disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection is being remanded for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's claim for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease remains on appeal.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorders, lumbar spine disorders, eye disorders, ingrown toenails, and skin disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection is being remanded for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains on appeal.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorders, lumbar spine disorders, eye disorders, ingrown toenails, and skin disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection is being remanded for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's claim for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease remains on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and entitlement to a TDIU prior to December 6, 2017. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension to his active service.