Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension. The claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, right foot, left hand, and right hand are also denied. Service connection is remanded for hypertension.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as depressive disorder, is granted due to its increase in severity being proximately due to his service-connected disabilities. His tinnitus and basal cell carcinoma are not related to service or any incident therein. The voiding dysfunction, DM2 with hypertension and erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and lower extremities, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma have been found to aggravate his depressive disorder.

Your claims for service connection for migraine headaches and hypertension have been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to address.

The Veteran's hypertension, left little finger fracture, and right knee disability were all remanded for further evaluation. The Board found that a compensable rating was not warranted for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD is denied as no indication of intent to apply prior to November 26, 2014 was found.,Service connection for asthma (claimed as a lung inhalational injury) is granted based on the onset during service and continued since then.,The Veteran's TBI claim requires clarification due to insufficient rationale in the August 2017 VA examination report.,A new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of the low back disability (DDD at L4-L5).,Left wrist and left shoulder conditions require a new VA examination for proper assessment.,Hypertension, gastroenteritis, and sleep apnea are remanded issues as no specific service connection theory or exposure basis is provided.,Service connection for asthma (claimed as a lung inhalational injury) is granted based on the onset during service and continued since then.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right thumb sprain. The Veteran's ongoing intermittent pain from the in-service injury is considered credible.,Service connection for hypertension and bilateral lower extremity venous insufficiency are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, DM II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The claims for hypertension (high blood pressure), Barrett’s syndrome, and essential tremors are remanded for further development.,VA will obtain the Veteran's private medical records from his PCP and cardiologist regarding his essential tremors. If these records are not available, VA should explain why they cannot be obtained. VA will also arrange for a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran has hypertension due to service-connected disabilities or exposure to herbicide agents.,VA will obtain the Veteran's private medical records from his PCP and cardiologist regarding his essential tremors. If these records are not available, VA should explain why they cannot be obtained. VA will also arrange for a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran has Barrett’s syndrome due to service-connected disabilities or exposure to herbicide agents.,VA will obtain the Veteran's private medical records from his PCP and cardiologist regarding his essential tremors. If these records are not available, VA should explain why they cannot be obtained. VA will also arrange for a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran has essential tremors due to service-connected disabilities or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, initial increased rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee, and a neck disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for anxiety disorder, skin disorder, and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran's current skin disorders are being evaluated again without a discussion of his in-service diagnoses or his lay contentions about rashes during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, was reopened. The Board found that the evidence is at least as likely as not related to service. Service connection for bilateral bicep condition to include tendonitis and bilateral foot disorder including plantar fasciitis are remanded due to lack of a VA opinion. Service connection for anemia and hypertension are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension is reopened, but the effective date remains June 16, 2016. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD and a higher effective date are both remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart disability, hypertension, residuals of a stroke, dental disability, and eye injury due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The right ankle, bilateral knee, GERD, hypertension, sinus condition, and loss of sense of smell issues are all under review.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for tinnitus. The reopened claims for service connection for hypertension, glaucoma of the right eye, and PTSD with substance abuse are remanded due to new evidence that may relate these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, left hand tremors as secondary to a neck disability, and hypertension. The Veteran's neck disability is not shown to have had onset during active duty or within one year of discharge from his first period of active duty. His left hand tremors are not related to active duty service. Hypertension became manifest between his first and second periods of active service but did not increase in severity during active duty.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder, coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction, frostbite injuries in each extremity, left elbow mild degenerative arthritis, right shoulder bursitis, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and hypertension, have resulted in the need for aid and attendance due to functional limitations.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of OSA due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The examiner is requested to determine if OSA is related to service, specifically during active duty, or if it is aggravated by a pre-existing condition like hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claims for service connection for insomnia and hypertension. The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to have had its onset during active duty, while his insomnia is not considered a distinct condition separate from PTSD. Service connection for hypertension remains pending as it was not determined whether it had its onset in service or if it is caused by PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal as all claims for service connection have been granted in full, and no further issues remain.