Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hand disability, basal cell carcinoma, thoracolumbar spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.,There is no evidence of any current disabilities or symptoms related to these conditions during the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability. The decision found that there was no evidence of direct service connection for sleep apnea, but also noted that the Veteran’s PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the Veteran's previous denial of these conditions in 2014 and 2016. The new claim is considered a reopening of those prior determinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of alleged radiation exposure and a need for an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran's heart conditions were related to his active duty service, including possible radiation exposure.

The Veteran's death was caused by peripheral artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and hypertension. The VA did not find fault in the care provided.,VA denied claims for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and § 1318 due to lack of evidence showing negligence or unforeseeable events.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have current disability due to his claimed piriformis syndrome of the bilateral lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, or hypertension related to active service. The appeal is being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has found that an increased rating beyond this level is not warranted due to lack of evidence showing diastolic pressure over 110 or systolic pressure over 200 during the period on appeal.,For GERD, the Veteran was provided with a VA examination in November 2013. The Board has determined that a new examination is needed as the Veteran reported additional symptoms since then.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for hypertension as they need to obtain his private treatment records from Kaiser Permanente and any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; hypertension; erectile dysfunction (ED); peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities; and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete STRs and personnel records, as well as inadequate VA examinations. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations did not fully address the Veteran's claims for service connection, and thus the case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and kidney failure have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The Board has ordered additional development, including obtaining medical records and requesting an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues. The AOJ is instructed to obtain completed VA Forms 21-8940 and 21-4192 from the Veteran and her former employer, if applicable.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, COPD, and a left eyelid disability due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The VA is requested to obtain independent medical opinions from non-VA experts in endocrinology and internal medicine.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and additional medical records. The issues of service connection for onychomycosis, bilateral pes planus, left hip labral tear with limitation of flexion, left hip labral tear with limitation of extension, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), folliculitis decalvans, and scarring alopecia, scalp scar, bilateral plantar fasciitis, hypertension, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), and left knee PFPS are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the severity of the Veteran's hypertension and whether she has any other disabilities associated with it, including left atrium enlargement. The Veteran should be examined to assess her symptomatology and determine if there is aggravation beyond its natural progression.

The Board has found that further evidentiary development is necessary and remands the case to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions. The Veteran's service treatment records are incomplete, and efforts must be made to obtain them.

An initial 10 percent rating for hypertension prior to October 21, 2019 is granted.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for hypertension from October 21, 2019 is denied. The Veteran's PFB claim has been remanded.