Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic stage III kidney disease and special monthly pension (SMP) have been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral arm disability, bilateral leg disability, and back disability. The appeals are granted to this extent only.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for migraine, hypertension, and sleep disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA is instructed to obtain additional records and schedule examinations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% and his hypertension is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's headaches are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,There is no evidence of high blood pressure that had its onset during active service or is otherwise related to his active service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability evaluation, effective from the date of this decision.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure, but the issue of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as there are conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as 10% disabling, but the Board found that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The service connection claim for coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy was remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, OSA, and sinus condition due to inconsistencies in VA examinations and inadequate opinions. The cases are now pending further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange while stationed at Fort Devensehan, Massachusetts. The Appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC).

Your claims for service connection have been granted. Diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension are now considered service-connected.,The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen your diabetes mellitus type II claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, chronic fatigue, PAD, hypertension, and a skin disability of the right leg due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and the need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings of PTSD, COPD, and hypertension are dismissed. The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for male reproductive disorder (erectile dysfunction and low testosterone) due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hypertension, as it is not clear if there is a direct relationship between the condition and active duty service. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis, bilateral cataracts, prostate disorder, hypertension, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and blepharitis were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.,Service connection was also denied for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension due to an inadequate medical opinion and a lack of a full audit/financial accounting for FY 2011 overpayment.,The Board also remanded the claim regarding the overpayment of VA compensation benefits due to Naval Reserve drill pay in FY 2011, as no full audit was conducted.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as service personnel records, which need to be obtained in order to make a fully informed decision on the Veteran's claims for service connection. The Board also finds that additional development is needed regarding the Veteran’s asserted radiation exposure.

The Veteran's initial ratings for hypertension and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine remain at 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively, as their symptoms do not meet or approximate criteria warranting higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The claims of service connection for diabetes, left lower extremity neuropathy, and hypertension were denied as there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including VA examinations and obtaining outstanding records. The issues of increased evaluations for right knee disabilities, PTSD, sarcoidosis, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed all issues due to lack of jurisdiction.