Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension and atrial fibrillation associated with hypertensive heart disease are granted, but the Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete opinions and need for further medical inquiry.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, particularly in relation to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 26, 2012 for dependency allowance was denied as the required certification of dependents' status was not received within one year of a September 2000 notification letter. The Board found that there was no clear evidence to rebut the presumption of regularity in VA's mailing process and thus concluded that the September 2000 notice was properly delivered.

The claims for service connection for gout, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been remanded due to the need for further development.,Your PTSD with sleep disturbances is rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for recurring skin rash, kidney cancer, anemia, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of her conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes, as well as the potential connection to Agent Orange exposure. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has remanded them for further development. The issues of entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD, service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, and TDIU are also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity. The claims for service connection for myelofibrosis and hypertension due to herbicide agent exposure are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension was denied as it did not have its onset during service or within one year of separation, and is not otherwise related to service.,PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's application for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and/or adaptive equipment was denied because his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obesity, diabetes mellitus, stroke, hypertension, and heart disability due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder has been granted. The decision also includes the reopening of claims for heart disease, hypertension, left foot disability, right foot disability, and neck disability.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that his hypertension, which was related to herbicide exposure in service, contributed to his premature death at age 42.

All issues on appeal are remanded for further development and consideration. The Veteran's hypertension is found to be due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.,The Veteran's chronic bladder cystitis is remanded as the VA examination did not address this issue.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as the evidence did not establish an in-service incurrence or diagnosis within one year of separation from active duty. Service connection was also denied on a secondary basis due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations to assess his disability picture.

The Board has withdrawn the claims for conjunctivitis, lipoma and right triceps disability. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded due to new evidence received by VA.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for various health issues, including muscle pain, sleep disorders, hypertension, skin rashes, sinusitis, and headaches. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence and expert opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and onychomycosis due to a lack of evidence showing current diagnoses or in-service events. The case is being remanded for further development.