Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, right knee disability, left knee disability, loss of pigmentation, right hand disability, and left hand disability as the evidence did not support a finding that any current disabilities began during or were related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he passed away during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and granted a 50% disability rating for bilateral pes planus. The decision found no credible evidence supporting the Veteran’s claimed stressors or diagnoses.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to August 6, 2013 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration by VA’s Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension due to new and material evidence. The issues of service connection for chronic rhinitis as secondary to bronchial asthma and for hypertension, including as secondary to depressive disorder, are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss are granted service connection. Right ear hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, kidney condition, peripheral neuropathy of the hands, and feet as a result of exposure to herbicides are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his death and his military service or exposure to herbicides. The Board also found that he did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits due to lack of service-connected disability at the time of his death.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee disorder.,The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded because the VA examiner did not address the possible association between his service-connected hypothyroidism and his hypertension.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Board has remanded four issues: service connection for a left knee disability, hypertension, sleep apnea, and a respiratory disability other than sleep apnea. The Veteran's varicose veins are the basis for these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of confirmation regarding herbicide agent exposure during service, which is necessary for determining whether hypertension was caused by such exposure.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, benign prostate hyperplasia with voiding problems (prostate disability), and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied as the evidence did not support a nexus to military service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension were also denied, with no new evidence provided that would warrant an increase in rating.

The claim for service connection for hypertension (HTN) is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that HTN was incurred in or aggravated by active service.,The claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip (skin cancer) due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, residuals of a fractured rib, kidney disease, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's hypertension is not presumed due to his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be related to his service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection for pituitary macroadenoma is denied as there is no evidence of a causal relationship with the Veteran's service. The claim for secondary service connection due to headaches is also denied.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further examination, and it is unclear if it is related to his service or aggravated by his headaches.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD) is remanded as the stressor events have not been verified.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension may be aggravated by their service-connected diabetes and needs to be remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it was incurred during service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% disabling, and his hypertension remains under review. The TDIU claim was denied due to the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria for a TDIU. The hypertension case has been remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and right shoulder impingement syndrome have been rated at the maximum available rating of 20 percent since February 19, 1992. The Board found that his hypertension did not meet criteria for a compensable rating due to lack of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication and systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. His right shoulder impingement syndrome has been rated at 20 percent since February 19, 1992.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease is granted. Service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis is remanded.