Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to the untimely filing of his VA Form 9. The issue will be readjudicated after obtaining new medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, hypertension, and migraines were denied in the February 2015 rating decision. The claim for bilateral lower extremity neurological disability was also denied.,A petition to reopen the diabetes claim has been received, but the service connection is still denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, multiple orthopedic conditions, glaucoma, tinnitus, and anxiety with insomnia, have not rendered her unemployable since she retired from the Army in April 2013.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a neuropsychiatric disorder was granted. Claims for diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occipital neuralgia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD were denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, service connection for a left leg disability, and sleep disorder have been denied. The claim for PTSD has been granted with a 100% rating from May 4, 2017 onwards.

The Veteran's hypertension and abnormal EKG claims have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Right and left hip disabilities are granted as they are considered undiagnosed illnesses manifested during service.

The Veteran's gout is granted with an initial rating of 60 percent, effective April 1, 2016. Other service connection claims are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and requests for additional information.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 1, 2008 for a grant of service connection for coronary artery disease associated with hypertension is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and missing VA records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the receipt of additional evidence. The Board will review this new evidence and consider its impact on his service connection claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service herbicide exposure. Additional medical records and an updated opinion are needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified insomnia disorder is granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, heart blockage, hypertension, and skin rashes are dismissed.

The Veteran's hypertension and right toe disability are being remanded for further development to clarify the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's back disability, not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service, is denied.,A current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes has not been shown.,The Veteran’s tinnitus, not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service, is denied.,The competent and credible evidence does not reflect a diagnosis of cataracts.,The Veteran's hypertension, not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service, is denied.,The competent and credible evidence does not reflect a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia.,The competent and credible evidence does not reflect a diagnosis of a sinus disability.,The Veteran’s thyroid disability, not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service, is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient discussion of the Veteran's increase in blood pressure during active service and a need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and to obtain his complete service personnel records. The issues of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, heart disorder (CAD), hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected due to a lack of evidence showing exposure to Agent Orange or contaminated water during his military service, and the preexisting hypertension condition did not worsen during service. The Veteran's diabetes condition also could not be linked to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, allergies, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as major depressive disorder), and hypertension have been remanded. The reduction from a 10 percent to a zero percent rating for radiculopathy, left lower extremity effective June 23, 2015 was improper.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and the Board found no link between his service and the conditions that caused his death.