Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for thyroid disorder, lupus, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and joint pain due to exposure to environmental hazards/chemical agents in the Gulf War. Additional development is needed including obtaining private medical records, addendum opinions from appropriate clinicians, and any additional VA medical opinions deemed necessary.

Service connection for hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,A rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for service-connected anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder is granted effective December 8, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tremors, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The cases are being returned for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for her service-connected hypertension, finding that her blood pressure measurements did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is consistent with known risk factors from his military service. Service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues include hypertension, liver disability, gastroenteritis, gout, arthralgia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus during a hearing.,Service connection for sleep apnea was denied as the evidence did not show it had its onset in service or is otherwise related to active service.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as there was no evidence of hypertension within one year after separation from service, and secondary service connection for hypertension due to sleep apnea could not be granted.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to incomplete information in his VA Form 21-2680 examination. The case requires a new examination to determine if he needs regular aid and assistance from another person due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's cause of death is not related to his military service or any service-connected conditions, and the Board has ordered further development to determine if there is a medical nexus between the causes of death and his in-service gunshot wound.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for hypertension. The VA will need to verify if the Veteran was within the territorial sea of Vietnam during his service and obtain an opinion on whether his hypertension is related to herbicide exposure or asbestos exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and secondary conditions. The appeal is remanded to determine if the Veteran's headaches are related to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional information and an examination regarding service connection for hypertension, which may be related to exposure to Agent Orange during active duty.

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

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD and heart disability due to lack of VA examination, missing evidence from SSA, and need for additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the evidence is not in favor of granting service connection for chronic sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a lumbar spine disability. The claims are therefore remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 9, 2017 for prostate cancer was denied.,Service connection for hypertension (HTN) and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and left lower extremity were also denied.,There is no evidence of these conditions during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's claims are based on direct service connection rather than a presumption due to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder other than the service-connected coronary artery disease and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to in-service herbicide exposure and/or as secondary to the service-connected CAD and PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for various disabilities due to outstanding records and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran will need to provide additional treatment records, including those from private providers. He will also be provided with new examinations related to his psychiatric disorder, hypertension, lung disability, left shoulder, back, knee, and ankle disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the two conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.,The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his knee conditions, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, thoracic spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, neurological deficits, carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder.