Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. However, the claim for secondary service connection for hypertension is remanded due to lack of recent medical records and need for an opinion regarding whether hypertension is related to diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cardiovascular disorder (to include cardiomyopathy), hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety) due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to his military service. The claim for residuals of a back injury is also being remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for testicular cancer is also granted based on presumed exposure at Camp Lejeune. The remaining claims are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, right and left lower extremity diabetic sciatic neuropathy, hypertension, right ankle degenerative disease, and left foot hammertoes, are sufficient to render him unemployable. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicides and a need for further medical evaluation of his psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated as compensable, and the Board finds no current disability for other claimed conditions.,The Veteran does not have a service-connected gall bladder removal or its residuals. The VA examiner found no symptoms associated with his gall bladder removal.,There is no evidence of a current right shoulder disability during the appeal period.,There is no evidence of a current left shoulder disability during the appeal period.,There is no evidence of a current left ankle disability during the appeal period.,The Veteran does not have a service-connected right knee disability during the appeal period.,The Veteran does not have a service-connected left knee disability during the appeal period.,There is no evidence of a current lumbar spine disability during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for tinnitus, diabetes as secondary to herbicide exposure, increased ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to November 29, 2016. The Veteran's claims are currently under review.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hypertension. The evidence shows that her sleep apnea is related to her PTSD, which in turn is linked to her hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's reported stressor involving a fellow service member. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for cause of death and nonservice-connected death pension due to incomplete records and potential eligibility issues. The appellant is required to provide additional medical records, complete a form for unreimbursed medical expenses, and potentially appoint a representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disorder, shoulder disorder, and skin disorder due to inadequate medical opinions in the original decision. The Veteran will need further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and polyps of the esophagus are remanded due to new evidence supporting his exposure during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and degenerative spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.,Specifically, the Board determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of hypertension and degenerative spondylolisthesis did not have a direct link to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, multi-myeloma cancer, and hypertension due to additional development being required. Specifically, further verification of in-service exposure to ALUMIPREP or Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is needed, as well as an etiology opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and his time in service.

Service connection for loss of teeth is denied as there was no in-service injury or disease resulting in the condition.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to major depression disorder is granted based on medical opinions supporting a link between the conditions.,Service connection for hypertension (HTN) secondary to major depression disorder is granted based on medical opinions and the Veteran's history of chronic pain from his knee disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for elevated cholesterol. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, and headaches have been remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension and remanded his claims for increased evaluations of his neck and low back disabilities. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence regarding his left sciatic nerve disability.

The Board has determined that new VA opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, heart disability, chronic kidney disease/renal insufficiency, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and loss of use of a creative organ. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided some of the Veteran's claims and remanded others for further development. The claims that were decided include a denial of an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, a remand for service connection regarding chest pain, and remands for ratings on bilateral pes planus, hypertension, sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives and insufficient examination opinions. The Veteran's respiratory conditions are being reviewed again, including exposure to Agent Orange.