Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeal because it was only a proposal to sever service connection for hypertension and not a final determination.

The Board has denied service connection for active tuberculosis, athlete's foot, frontal headaches, esophageal reflux, hypertension, and left eye disability with corneal abrasion. The Veteran does not have a current disability for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show that his diastolic pressure has been predominantly 110 mm/Hg or more, or systolic pressure has been predominantly 200 mm/Hg or more at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and heart disorders (including heart murmur and valvular heart disease). Service connection for vasculitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and re-adjudication, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's hypertension. The SMC claim is also pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim for ED.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be the primary cause of his hypertension, heart disorder (Long QT Syndrome), and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board grants these claims as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating under applicable criteria.,The Veteran’s left wrist disability is currently rated at 10 percent and no higher as per the applicable rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for gout, frostbite, lumbar spine disability, and hypertension due to lack of current diagnoses or persistent symptoms.

The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable because his blood pressure readings have not consistently been at or above the levels required for a compensable rating under VA's criteria.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable initial disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, as his diastolic blood pressure did not predominantly reach 100 or more and systolic blood pressure did not predominantly reach 160 or more. The Board denied the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gout has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, with resolution of reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and renal cell carcinoma are all granted as service-connected. The Veteran is also found to have met the income and net worth requirements for non-service-connected pension benefits.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding no evidence of a current disability. Service connection was granted for hypertension with an initial rating of 10 percent.,Low back pain is remanded and will be evaluated separately.

The Board has decided the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and liver damage, but has remanded the claim for hypertension due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II have been granted. The claim for hypertension has been remanded, and the claim for erectile dysfunction also needs further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service, including exposure to toxic herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for a scar on the head is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a scar and recent VA examination did not find any visible scar.,The Veteran's claim for varicose veins of the left leg is denied as there is no evidence that they began during service or are related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction including as secondary to service-connected disabilities is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion on whether it was aggravated by service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding its relationship to in-service complaints of right heel pain.,The Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion on whether it was related to service-connected tinnitus.,The Veteran's claim for gastritis is remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding its relationship to in-service complaints of gastroenteritis.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding its relationship to in-service blood pressure readings.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected foot disabilities. The low back disability and hypertension are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and disability ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran opting into a new review system.