Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches were rated as noncompensable prior to November 6, 2019, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or secondary to a service-connected disability. The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II were also not found to be related to service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was denied as it did not have its onset during service or is otherwise unrelated to his service. His hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II were also not found to be related to service. The Board acknowledged the Veteran's contention that his obstructive sleep apnea may be related to in-service snoring but found this insufficient evidence for a direct service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence linking his hypertension to service or any other factor.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted, with hypertension found to be related to herbicide exposure during service and contributing substantially to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension and its aggravation by type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, hypertension related to diabetes mellitus, and visual impairment related to diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to September 22, 2010 did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right eye disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and congestive heart failure due to inadequate etiology opinions based on missing medical records.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding hypertension and diabetes mellitus as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fibrocystic breast disease and hypertension due to inadequate examinations and failure to consider all theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with prior remand directives and the need for a TDIU opinion. The Veteran is required to complete VA Form 21-8940, and any outstanding treatment records should be secured.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and GERD due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran testified that his hypertension may have been caused by tension during service, while he started experiencing symptoms of GERD about one year after service.

The Veteran's hypertension and headaches have not been linked to his service, and thus the claims for these conditions are denied.,For the bilateral pes planus, left great toe disability, right great toe hallux rigidus and degenerative changes, status post bunionectomy, increased rating claims, additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for kidney disease, hypertension, and peripheral and median neuropathy of the upper right and left extremities due to outstanding VA treatment records. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and provide a formal finding if they do not exist.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The VA will obtain additional records and provide a new opinion on this issue.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the failure to obtain certain medical records and for further development.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, right shoulder disability, and dry eye syndrome with pinguecula and punctate keratitis are granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded an initial rating of 20 percent for his dry eye condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for issues related to effective dates and service connection.,The Board has also remanded several claims, including those for increased ratings and TDIU based on migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and asthma due to deficiencies in a February 2020 VA medical opinion. The case is being returned for further development.