Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous directives, particularly regarding verification of periods of active and inactive duty for training (ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA) during the Veteran's National Guard service. The claim will be further evaluated based on updated VA treatment records and medical nexus opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding it is due to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder. However, service connection for hypertension was denied as there was no evidence of its onset during or within a year after service and no medical opinion linking it to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals on the merits due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. Therefore, service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, but denied his claims for bilateral knee disability and hyperlipidemia. The claim of service connection for hypertension is being remanded for further development including a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his hypertension is related to service.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 20 percent for pilonidal cyst postoperative scar. The hypertension claim and TDIU claim are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and an eye condition due to missing scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran should be afforded additional opportunities to appear for these examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, right ankle disorder, cold injury residuals in the lower extremities, low back disability, and heart disability due to incomplete service records.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and sleep apnea are being remanded as they may be related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board also directed that an opinion should be obtained on whether the Veteran’s hypertension is secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for cold injury residuals in the lower extremities and right ankle disorder are being remanded as they may be related to his service-connected low back disability. The Board also directed that an opinion should be obtained on whether the Veteran’s heart disability is secondary to his hypertension.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to a higher rating for right shoulder bursitis and degenerative joint disease prior to December 27, 2019, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter are being remanded due to incomplete service records. The Board directed that an examination should be obtained to estimate the functional loss during flare-ups.,The Veteran's claims for heart disability and hypertension are also being remanded as they may be related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any presumptive exposure to herbicides. The Board concluded that hypertension did not manifest during service and is less likely related to presumed herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability during the appellate period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of its onset during active service or within one year of discharge. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus between the current condition and military service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for right wrist ligament tear and hypertension were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, lower back disability, left ankle disability, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's lay statements and buddy statements from his wife and fellow Veterans have been considered.

The Board has vacated the July 16, 2019 decision and remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions. The claims are now pending with the RO for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for stomach/gastrointestinal disorder (including schistosomiasis), thrombophlebitis of the right leg, a back disorder, and cardiovascular disorder (including hypertension) as new and material evidence was submitted. The claims are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, depression and PTSD is dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal has been granted.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for memory loss is denied because it is a manifestation of his service-connected PTSD with minor neurocognitive disorder and mild memory loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus and PTSD, has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, heart disorder, hypertension, and GERD due to inadequate medical opinions and additional development is required.