Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, COPD, and lung cancer. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on sleep apnea has been withdrawn.,Claims for earlier effective dates for hypertension and sleep apnea have been dismissed as the evidence does not support such claims.

The Board has denied service connection for rectal cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, kidney cancer, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,For type II diabetes mellitus, kidney cancer, and hypertension, the Board has ordered that the Veteran provide any relevant private treatment records from Fort Gordon where he was hospitalized during his period of service. For irritable bowel syndrome, the Board has ordered that the Veteran provide information about his alleged hospitalization at Fort Gordon.,For an acquired psychiatric disability, the Board has ordered that the Veteran provide information about his alleged hospitalization at Fort Gordon.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease associated with hypertension is rated at 60 percent, and the Board found that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension. All three conditions are found to have originated in-service and continue to be treated by VA.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, but has remanded both claims due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension claim should be remanded for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion to determine if it is caused or aggravated by any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension due to incomplete opinions and lack of evidence addressing potential service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it is related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for OSA and hypertension are denied as there is no evidence of onset during or within one year after service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, and hypertension. Service connection was not granted for dermatitis.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure. The back and hip disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened and is being remanded.,An effective date earlier than January 6, 2015 for the evaluation of generalized anxiety disorder is denied.,An effective date earlier than January 6, 2015 for the evaluation of left lower extremity sciatica is denied.,The reduction in disability rating for ischemic heart disease from 60 to 30 percent was proper and remains valid.,A compensable disability rating for COPD prior to July 19, 2018 is denied. A 10% disability rating for COPD from July 19, 2018 is granted.,An effective date earlier than January 6, 2015 for the evaluation of hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension is granted. The appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and the TDIU claim are denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, cholesterol condition, back condition, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's claims were not granted due to lack of in-service incurrence or nexus.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, gastrointestinal disorders, colon resection, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, hernia disorder, right knee disorder, back disorder, left shoulder disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet, and sinusitis has been granted. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, OSA, an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, and a disability manifested by fatigue due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.