Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including verifying exposure to herbicides and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of hypertension.

The Veteran's initial ratings for coronary artery disease and hypertension have been granted, but with a 10% rating each. The effective date for these grants is October 14, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected eye disability (ocular hypertension and/or retinopathy) is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck disorder, back disorder, right shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and hypertension are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, status post implanted automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator claimed as ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation, hiatal hernia, and gouty arthritis due to a lack of notification regarding VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for heart disorder and hypertension, finding no current disability during the appeal period or prior to filing of the claim.

Service connection is granted for rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension. Service connection is also granted for an immune system condition (multiple infections). However, service connection is denied for prostate hypertrophy.,The Veteran's hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected rheumatoid arthritis.,The Veteran has a compromised immune system likely due to the medications he takes for his rheumatoid arthritis. Service connection is granted for this condition.,Service connection is not granted for prostate hypertrophy as there is no evidence of continuous or recurrent symptoms in service and no medical nexus between current condition and active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his presumed herbicide agent exposure during service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for a new etiology opinion. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed again, with consideration of his Vietnam service and herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, arthralgias of multiple joints including lumbar spine, feet, ankles, and knees, and TDIU due to inadequate examination and medical opinions. The Veteran is advised that he may be required to undergo further examinations if he does not cooperate with VA’s attempts.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and a lipoma is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and its related peripheral neuropathies as well as high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, and sleep apnea, all of which were claimed to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not preexist his active service and was not incurred or related to his military service.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection, including those related to syringomyelia, transverse myelitis, hypertension, headaches, and other conditions. The issues are all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected spinal stenosis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions on several service connection issues.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.,The Veteran's left little finger disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5230.,The Veteran's right hand disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Hypercholesterolemia is not service-connected.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service. Service connection is granted.,Hypercholesterolemia is not a disability that can be awarded by VA.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims will need to be re-evaluated based on new evidence or clarification.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of diabetes mellitus, type II and service connection for hypertension has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran’s hypertension was proximately due to or caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board vacated its March 31, 2020 decision due to jurisdictional issues and returned the case for further development. The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for ED, hypertension, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected hypertension.