Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including PTSD, hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, right ankle disability, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, muscle pain, headaches, cardiovascular symptoms, respiratory problems, and gastrointestinal symptoms. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for these claims.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including hearing loss, foot disability, hypertension, left varicocele, and allergies. Additional development is needed to obtain treatment records for some conditions, as well as to provide new VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (diabetes), and folliculitis as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for anemia, a skin disability, a foot disability, hypertension, and PTSD as they were not incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and new evidence. The issues include right shoulder disability, hypertension, and migraine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and special monthly compensation based on housebound status or the need for aid and attendance due to insufficient reasons and bases provided in previous decisions. The case is being sent back for further examination and medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, a sleep condition, and hypertension have been denied. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during or immediately after service.,There is no direct evidence linking the current disabilities to military service.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is not service-connected as it did not manifest during or within one year after service and there is no current diagnosis.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a connection between the Veteran’s low grade transitional cell carcinoma of the gallbladder and his military service, including exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.,The heart disability, hypertension, residuals of the removal of the gallbladder, and bladder cancer are not service-connected as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or any in-service exposures.,The Veteran's heart disability was diagnosed after separation from service. The examiner did not provide an opinion on its etiology.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a current examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II was reopened but denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for left lower extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and right upper extremity neuropathy were all denied as the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis related to active service.,The Veteran's sleep apnea was denied because there is no evidence of its onset during or shortly after service.,Service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of in-service diagnosis and no increase in disability during service.,Service connection for pressure in eyes was denied as the condition did not exist at the time of entrance into service.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for hypertension, otitis externa, headaches, sinusitis, and sleep apnea due to lack of medical nexus opinions. The Veteran's disabilities are believed to be related to his exposure to industrial solvents and other chemicals during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension, back disability, and right knee meniscal tear are rated at the minimum levels allowed by law. The Veteran is granted a separate rating for his right knee condition but denied an increased rating for his back disability. His PTSD is initially granted a total rating effective from May 23, 2016.

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension and chronic otitis externa in the left ear have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each. The decision is based on the medical evidence showing the need for continuous medication for hypertension and frequent and prolonged treatment for chronic otitis externa.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD and hypertension due to potential exposure during military service in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's symptoms related to these conditions are being reviewed with a focus on whether they are attributable to his active duty.

The Veteran's claims of a compensable rating for hypertension, service connection for hyperlipidemia, and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hypertension have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder.

The Board has reopened the service connection claims for hypertension, chronic depression, and chronic lumbar strain. The left wrist disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of October 1, 2009.

The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the August 2004 rating decision that assigned a noncompensable rating for hypertension. The decision is revised to assign a 10 percent initial rating for hypertension effective December 1, 2003.