Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals. Service connection has been granted for PTSD with a rating of 70 percent effective April 22, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of malaria is denied as he does not have current diagnosed residuals.,The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than the currently assigned noncompensable rating due to lack of diastolic or systolic pressure predominantly meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hepatitis C is not rated higher than the currently assigned noncompensable rating as he does not have intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia, or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding it at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MDD. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to lack of a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation prior to January 29, 2015, and in excess of 10 percent prior to November 28, 2018, for his colon resection is denied. The claim for a rating of 20 percent as of November 28, 2018, for his colon resection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his in-service herbicide agent exposure and his current condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection due to his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and vascular kidney disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on his right shoulder dislocation, right knee medial meniscus tear with osteoarthritis, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran opting for Higher-Level Review under the AMA.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations or evidence.,Specifically, the Veteran needs VA examinations for sinus issues, prostate issues, sleep apnea, acid reflux condition, acquired psychiatric disability (depression and/or anxiety), and gout.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Hepatitis C, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is requested to provide any medical or non-medical evidence linking his conditions to his service-connected mental disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type 2 due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, shrinkage with fluid on the brain as secondary to PTSD with alcohol and marijuana use disorders, and sleep apnea have been denied. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD with alcohol and marijuana use disorders prior to February 24, 2015, has also been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and remanded several other issues including ear hearing loss, neck, upper back, lower back, bilateral knee, ankle arthritis, foot/toe disabilities, vertigo, Meniere's syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney disease, as well as whether these conditions are related to his service-connected heart disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened, but the Board finds that there is no evidence linking his current condition to service or a service-connected disability. The claims for service connection for colon cancer and vertigo are remanded for further development.,Service connection for colon cancer remains in dispute as the VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding its etiology due to lack of review of a relevant medical article submitted by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not have its inception during active service and was not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from active duty. The Veteran's blood pressure readings were consistently below the threshold for hypertension during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease with hypertension and mitral valve prolapse, as well as for a cervical spine disability. The claim for heat exhaustion is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, specifically whether it is related to service exposure to herbicide agents or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a pulmonary disability, hypertension, and carotid artery disease due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's flatfeet were aggravated by service and are considered secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran's right hip disability is due to his service-connected flatfeet.