Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for hypertension, and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed again as it could significantly impact these other claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability is granted as his preexisting condition was aggravated during active duty training.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's left knee disability, with the opinion being in favor of aggravation beyond natural progression.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea and an initial compensable rating for hypertension have been dismissed. The claim for a higher rating for residuals of a gunshot wound, muscle group XIII with scar is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's hypertension.

Service connection is granted for hypertension, renal insufficiency, back disorder, neck disorder, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder. Headaches, Bell's palsy, and a disability manifested by dizzy spells are remanded due to lack of medical nexus opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The case is remanded to determine whether the Veteran's atrial fibrillation with congestive heart failure is related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected.,Ischemic heart disease was denied due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with prior Court and Board instructions regarding the relationship between hypertension and herbicide exposure, as well as service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient clarification on whether PTSD aggravated hypertension, which in turn may have caused or aggravated renal dysfunction. Additional medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to incomplete readings of the records by the examiners.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including hypertension and coronary artery disease. The cases are being returned for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for low back condition, headaches, ED, high blood pressure, and sleep issues as the Veteran's conditions did not manifest in-service or within one year post-service. The Board also found no secondary service connection due to his low back condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. However, due to new evidence submitted in January 2020, a remand is necessary for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, hypertension, and a psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) have been granted. The claim for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's request for a temporary total rating due to treatment of his right shoulder disability is denied as he does not have a service-connected condition.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied based on lack of evidence linking the current condition to service. The earliest reported symptoms are from after separation from active duty.,The Veteran's claims for left knee, right knee, and erectile dysfunction disabilities are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence to determine their relationship to service.,Service connection for hypertension is also remanded as there is no sufficient medical evidence to determine its onset or relation to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records from Richardson Methodist Hospital. The Veteran and his representatives are asked to provide assistance in obtaining these records.