Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the claim for an earlier effective date for bilateral upper extremities neuropathy. The hypertension claim is remanded due to new evidence and need for a new opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee, right hip, and left hip disorders as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions in the March 2017 VA examination. The Veteran's hypertension and CAD are also being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The claims for service connection for OSA and ED, both secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, were denied.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The case is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and kidney condition.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a chest rash, a right knee disorder, and hypertension as the evidence does not support a nexus to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for high blood pressure, excessive sweating (night sweats), sleep apnea, type II diabetes mellitus, and lower back disability. These claims are now addressed on their merits.

The Board has denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of hypertension (secondary to depressive disorder) and right ear hearing loss. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran was previously denied TDIU for the period prior to March 26, 2009 due to lack of schedular criteria. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from engaging in gainful employment during this time.,For the period from March 26, 2009 to September 11, 2012, the Veteran was granted TDIU as his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service, including his exposure to herbicides. An additional VA examination and medical opinion are needed.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney disability and a heart disability, finding that the Veteran's in-service symptoms were likely manifestations of underlying conditions that resulted in his current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and PTSD due to potential service connection issues, including a need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset of hypertension and its relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, a compensable rating for ED, and a compensable rating for left testicular torsion with complete atrophy. The Board found that there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or direct service connection for HTN, and noted that the Veteran’s current ED is compensated by SMC. For the left testicular torsion, the Board found no evidence of atrophy or removal of both testes.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic sleep disorder, respiratory disorders, hypertension, migraine headaches, and bilateral hip disorders. These issues are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure of the Veteran to report for VA examinations. The claims are now pending and need further development.

The Veteran's hypertension has been manifested by a requirement for continuous medication, but not to the extent that it meets the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 30, 2018. The claim is being remanded as there are outstanding medical records that need to be obtained.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine condition, hypertension, bilateral knee conditions, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, left elbow condition, right elbow condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, and left and right knee conditions. The new evidence submitted since previous denials is considered material as it relates to the basis of the prior final denial.

The Board has ordered the AOJ to obtain opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are aggravated by his service-connected PTSD or due to Agent Orange exposure. The opinions must be based on a thorough review of the claims file, including all relevant medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The VA must obtain a new medical opinion on this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to irritation of the sciatic nerve, calcium deposit on the sciatic nerve causing right leg and hip pain, right hip disability, and lumbar spine disability are not properly before it due to a lack of competent medical evidence associating these conditions with his active duty military service or another service-connected disability.