Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial disability ratings have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and renal insufficiency, finding that the Veteran's conditions are not related to his service-connected disabilities.,There is no direct evidence linking the Veteran’s current hypertension or renal condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his hypertension is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to failure to obtain all relevant private and VA medical treatment records, including those from Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC. The Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney stones are related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and hypertension was denied, but his claim for TDIU was granted. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The issues of service connection for various disabilities are now pending.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, GERD and migraine headaches as secondary to PTSD due to a new theory of entitlement raised by the Veteran's attorney.

The appeal involving the veteran's claims for plantar callosities, end stage renal disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, back disability, and right and left leg disorders including a vascular condition has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, benign prostate hypertrophy, and left ear hearing loss are being remanded due to new evidence received since the last final decisions. The claim for right ear hearing loss is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a stroke, as well as his claim for TDIU due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.,Specifically, the Board requested an addendum opinion on the etiology of the Veteran’s sleep apnea, addressing whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim for an examination and opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder. The examiner provided a negative nexus opinion on the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and his current depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and arteriosclerotic heart disease. The Veteran's claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for evaluation of his service-connected scars is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining an opinion from a mental health clinician regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD aggravated his nicotine dependence or addiction.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding service connection for respiratory disability, high blood pressure, diverticulitis with partial colectomy and residual scars, erectile dysfunction, and skin disability. The Board dismissed these issues as a result of the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, hypertension, a heart condition, and a lower back disability. The claims are currently in remand status.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to new evidence suggesting a possible association with herbicide exposure, but the medical opinion did not provide sufficient information to determine if this association is more likely than not.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease during service or within one year after separation. The Board also found that the current hypertension is not related to any incident of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate September 2017 VA opinion, which did not address medical articles submitted by the Veteran's representative and literature cited in a previous examination. The case is now to be scheduled for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, residuals of prostatitis, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, tremors, acquired psychiatric disorder, and skin condition due to incomplete examinations and lack of exposure information.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient discussion of the Appellant's arguments regarding medical literature disputing the VA examiner’s opinion on asbestos exposure and lung cancer.