Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a left hip condition, right hip condition, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims were based on his contention that he developed these conditions due to injuries sustained during active duty.,The Board found no evidence of chronic diseases or disabilities in service, nor did they find any link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea as secondary to hypertension, and restless legs syndrome as secondary to hypertension due to a lack of VA examination. The Veteran must be afforded VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current level and severity of the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The issue will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for hypertension and a left-hand disability, as well as the associated increased rating claims. The Board finds that these issues are dismissed due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as a result of an in-service motor vehicle accident. The cases for hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder, and lower extremity neuropathy are remanded for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and back disability, but has remanded his claim for service connection of left carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to left wrist tendonitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of evidence regarding the nexus between the claimed conditions and exposure to herbicide agents. The VA is required to obtain updated opinions from medical professionals.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension has been granted. The petitions to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea, secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been denied.,No new evidence or changes in the Veteran's condition were presented to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for musculoskeletal headaches and hypertension were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 8100 (for migraines) or DC 7101 (for hypertension).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, along with his request for a 100 percent rating for PTSD prior to March 28, 2011, have been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and gout due to the need for additional treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are all granted with the exception of a separate 10% rating for hypertension which is denied as it has already been assigned.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue and a compensable rating for hypertension. The Veteran's chronic fatigue was not found to be related to his military service, and his hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases of ischemic heart disease and hypertension for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his bilateral eye condition, specifically whether it is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection as due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent.,The Veteran's hypertension claim remains pending and requires additional development.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the condition did not have its onset in service and was not caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided the case is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current heart disability, including hypertension and ischemic heart disease, is related to his service exposure to herbicides. The VA will obtain updated medical records and provide a new opinion from a cardiologist.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding the specific periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty training (INACDUTRA) during which these conditions may have developed. The appellant's National Guard service is involved, but clarification on the relevant ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA period is needed for proper adjudication.