Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's left eye diabetic retinopathy and bilateral cortical cataracts are service-connected. The denial of high cholesterol is based on it being a laboratory finding, not a disability.,The hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for a left-hand disability, a right-hand disability, and hypertension. The Veteran's current medical records do not show any functional impairment related to these conditions.,There is no evidence of a current disability or symptoms in the Veteran’s hands that cause functional impairment of earning capacity.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disability and denied his claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to major depressive disorder. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability is related to injuries sustained during active duty service, while the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his hypertension condition is related to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for hypertensive heart disease with coronary artery disease and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7007 or Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to lack of medical evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, traumatic brain injury, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension have been dismissed. A 50% rating has been granted for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's hypertension and bladder cancer were denied service connection. The Board found that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and his military service, particularly due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's hepatitis, atrophy arthritis of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, lumbar spine disability (arthritis), and bilateral knee disabilities are not service-connected.,There is no current evidence of hepatitis. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of atrophy arthritis of the upper or lower extremities. Hypertension was not present within one year after separation from service. There is no evidence that the lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disabilities, or any other conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and coronary artery bypass graft because new evidence did not establish a link to military service.

The Board has denied increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and mechanical low back pain with osteoarthritis, lumbar spine. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims including hypertension, constipation, cognitive disorder (dementia), impaired glucose tolerance, and the cause of death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a respiratory/lung disorder is granted. The claim for service connection for a left ankle disorder is referred to the RO for further action.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and his active service or any service-connected disability.,The Board also denied service connection for nausea (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), concluding that there was no evidence to support a link with the Veteran's active service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability has been reopened and is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim.,Service connection for COPD was not established, as there is no current diagnosis of COPD in the record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and related symptoms, have resulted in a loss of use of one lower extremity (left) due to the need for regular and constant use of assistive devices such as a wheeled walker and electronic wheelchair/scooter. This has led to a permanent and total disability rating, qualifying him for specially adapted housing benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD. The issues of service connection for a lung/breathing disability and hypertension have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection is not granted as there is no clear nexus between the diagnosed conditions and military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as it did not manifest during or within one year after his military service.,His hypertension was not service-connected because there is no evidence of onset during service and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that it is secondary to his service-connected heart disease.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete records and unclear etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, cardiovascular disorder, and TTR claims. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction claims need further examination to determine their etiology, specifically whether they are secondary to his service-connected schizophrenia.

The Veteran's service connection claims for GERD and hypertension have been remanded due to the need for further development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.