Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) are not service-connected.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD), leukemia, COPD, AC joint arthritis of the left shoulder, urinary frequency, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, cervical spine disability (cervical spine disability), DMII (diabetes mellitus, type II), and lumbar spine disability are not granted.,Service connection for leukemia is remanded.,Service connection for COPD is remanded.,Service connection for AC joint arthritis of the left shoulder (claimed as arthritis of the left shoulder) is remanded.,Service connection for urinary frequency, to include as secondary to service-connected DMII with diabetic ulcer of the right foot or service-connected lumbar spine disability, and service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to service-connected DMII or service-connected lumbar spine disability are remanded.,Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity prior to July 19, 2012, and higher than 30 percent thereafter; peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity prior to July 19, 2012, and higher than 20 percent thereafter; peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity; and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are remanded.,Service connection for cervical spine disability (cervical spine disability); service connection for DMII (diabetes mellitus, type II); and service connection for lumbar spine disability are remanded.,Service connection for CAD associated with hypertension is remanded.,Service connection for lipoma tumor on the spine is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or due to his time in service, and the Board found no evidence that it is proximately due to any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings in several cases, including lung fluid, tinnitus, hearing loss, right lower extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, heart disorder, left arm disorder, and TDIU. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, a heart disorder, and a left arm disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his active duty periods and the relationship between his current conditions and military service. The AOJ must verify the Veteran’s ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA dates, obtain addendum medical opinions, and schedule a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction secondary to medication prescribed for a service-connected condition due to insufficient evidence of record. The Veteran needs an examination to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of his hypertension, and additional private medical records are needed.

The Board has denied service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, skin disorder of the groin, and hypertension. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to uncertainty about the Veteran's exposure to herbicides. The AOJ must determine if his Republic of Korea service qualifies as 'in or near the DMZ' and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions and potential outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend a scheduled VA examination, and now requires an opinion on whether hypertension is caused by or aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his death to active service or any incident of service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including PTSD, ED, incontinence with urinary frequency, coronary artery disease status post pacemaker implant, and residuals of a stroke disability. The TDIU claim is also on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for ratings and service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records, unclear diagnoses, and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and glaucoma due to exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's conditions are being evaluated based on their relation to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, coronary bypass surgery as secondary to obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension as secondary to obstructive sleep apnea. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service symptoms of loud snoring and difficulty breathing during sleep.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases of sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea contributed substantially or materially to his death, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, bilateral foot disabilities, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn, and the Board has dismissed all related issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives. The claims are being returned for additional development and medical opinions regarding sleep apnea, hypertension, and a condition of the hands and fingers.