Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, a skin disability manifested by soft tissue sarcoma, a skin disability manifested by basal cell carcinoma, and COPD due to in-service herbicide exposure. The VA is instructed to obtain relevant medical records and schedule examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B, right hip disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and bilateral knee disorder have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to lack of diagnosis or manifestation within one year after discharge.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no current diagnosis of hypertension in the record.

The Veteran's headaches, diagnosed as tension headaches, are granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran experienced 'continuous' symptoms of arthritis since service separation.,Service connection was also remanded for hypertension due to herbicide exposure or secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for chest pain secondary to hypertension due to inadequate reasoning in the VA examiner's opinion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his service connection claims for right hip disorder, COPD, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeals are now remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases of the Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) for further development. The claims are being reviewed due to missing service treatment records, which were destroyed in a fire in 1973.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including pulmonary hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and multiple joint issues, render him in need of regular aid and assistance due to his inability to perform daily activities without help. SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but the case is remanded for a new opinion on whether headaches are related to service-connected major depressive disorder or hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the service connection for arterial hypertension. The Veteran's condition is being examined again with a focus on whether it is aggravated by his service-connected schizoaffective disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for skin growth, head; hypertension; heart condition; and stomach ulcers due to incomplete examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, tinnitus, and a rating higher than 20 percent for peptic ulcer disease. The Board found that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he submitted fraudulent documents in the pursuit of VA compensation benefits.,The Board found that the Veteran knowingly provided numerous fraudulent documents, including those printed on an inkjet printer not available until 1976 and predated that time.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling VA examinations. Service connection for hypertension will also be considered based on conceded herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is remanded due to the need for further development and examination of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. The Veteran contends he was exposed to Agent Orange while repairing and repainting radar systems used in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination as they were not fully addressed in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, skin disability (claimed as acne on the buttocks and bilateral legs), and sleep apnea to include as secondary to service-connected disability due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.