Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as there is no indication in the record that he had a physical or mental disability preventing him from filing a disability pension claim, and the evidence does not show he met any of the criteria for permanent and total disability under the liberalizing law.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, hypertension, and bilateral leg disability. The Veteran's low back condition is not related to his military service, while his hypertension and sleep apnea are related.,The Board granted service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, both of which are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and a skin condition. Specifically, another VA examination is required to address the nature and etiology of these conditions, including consideration of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether it is at least likely as not that the Veteran's hypertension had its onset in service, was related to service exposure to herbicide agents, or is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiovascular/vascular disorder and metabolic syndrome due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The claims are being reviewed again as new evidence may support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a skin rash of the calves, and peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during or after service, and there was insufficient medical evidence to support a link between any current diagnoses and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to her active service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of bulging disc, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and hypertension due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, malignant glomus tumor, hypertension, and a low back disability have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the previously denied claims.,Entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, ischemic heart disease, and pulmonary disability is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence, including internet articles submitted by the Appellant.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's migraine headaches, effective from the date of the decision. The other issues related to hernia, deviated septum, and hypertension were denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to inadequate examination reports and opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD and depression, hypertension, and cold injury residuals are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The cases for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a heart disorder, to include coronary artery disease and hypertension are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and missing medical records. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed for service connection, including as possibly related to exposure to herbicide agents and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD, due to inadequate VA examination and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's aortic aneurysm is related to his service-connected disabilities, specifically obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and depression.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents, lead-based paint, or asbestos.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The other issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for a bilateral knee condition and hypertension was granted. The RO denied the reopened claim for hearing loss, asthma, lumbar degenerative disc disease, right ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, OSA, and hypertension on the merits.,The Board remanded the reopened issue of service connection for a bilateral knee condition.