Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, bilateral cataracts, refractive error with presbyopia and blepharitis (sty, inflammation, vision loss), hypoglycemia, hypertension, bilateral hip disability, radiation colitis status post colon cancer surgery, sternum disability, post chemotherapy cognitive impairment, bilateral upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, high cholesterol, bilateral plantar fasciitis, temporomandibular joint disorders, skin cancer, bilateral wrist disability, chloracne, liver disability, broken nasal bone, a disability manifested by loss of balance, dizziness, and frequent falls, chronic unexplained disability manifested by muscle weakness, fatigue, heat exhaustion, cramps, and malnutrition or lack of nutrients, genitourinary disability (kidney disability), residuals of chicken pox, and measles virus.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for radiation colitis status post colon cancer surgery, stomach problems, constipation, diarrhea, incontinence, gas, and cramped bowel; and for genitourinary disability (kidney disability).

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed because he did not file a VA Form 10182 in response to the February 2020 rating decision, which is required under the AMA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension due to insufficient opinions in the record regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided that another VA examination is needed to determine the cause of the Veteran's hypertension, which may be related to his service and exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's spine strain, hypertension, varicose veins, and gout. The Veteran is also being asked to provide information about his treatment records from private providers.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's hypertension and hypertensive kidney disease are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also grants service connection for vascular insufficiency, AAA, lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral foot ulcers as related to the service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for cervical spine, right hip, and right knee conditions due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's hypertension, high cholesterol, GERD, headaches, LLE peripheral neuropathy, and RLE peripheral neuropathy are denied as there is no competent indication of a relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, and a brain disorder that manifests as a stroke due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while stationed on the U.S.S. Constellation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied, and the effective date for the current ratings remains April 26, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with right hemiparesis, and lumbar back disability due to inadequate examinations and remand requirements from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his ischemic heart disease is presumptively service-connected due to herbicide exposure during service in Thailand.

The Veteran's reduction of a 40 percent rating for diabetes mellitus (DM) was improper, and the restoration of the 40 percent rating is granted. The Board also found that the Veteran warrants a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis have been rated as appropriate, but his peripheral neuropathy and hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure are not currently service connected.,The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiac disability, kidney disability, bilateral neurological disability of the lower extremities, and bilateral neurological disability of the upper extremities due to a duty to assist error regarding his reported exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to errors in obtaining relevant records and providing adequate opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal as to the timeliness of their notice of disagreement (NOD) regarding the March 26, 2018 rating decision denying service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The NOD was timely filed within 60 days of the April 3, 2019 correspondence.

The Board has reopened the service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and bilateral knee disorders due to new evidence received after a previous denial. However, the claims are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active service.

Your claims for service connection have been dismissed because you did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement on the correct form.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The issues of secondary service connection for lumbosacral strain, service connection for fibroids, and hypertension are remanded.,An effective date prior to September 30, 2013, for the increase in ratings for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and headaches is denied.