Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.,Additional examination is required to determine if the Veteran’s unspecified depressive disorder is related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s headaches are due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's sleep disturbance (including sleep apnea and insomnia) claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s athlete's foot is due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's fibromyalgia with bilateral leg pain claims require an additional VA examination to determine if it is related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s hypertension is due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's right knee disability claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and/or Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's left knee disability claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and/or Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and/or Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's skin rash on face and head claims require an additional VA examination to determine if it is due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, and bilateral foot disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since October 10, 2016. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded these cases due to incomplete information regarding his exposure and treatment.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, but denied his claims for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, skin disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding records not being obtained.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, and sleep apnea syndrome as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's right knee condition, hypertension, and left knee instability have been granted service connection. The separate initial 10 percent rating for left knee lateral instability has also been restored. Additionally, the Veteran was granted a TDIU.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions, including duodenal ulcer, hypertension, urinary tract infection, muscle disability, and hypertensive retinopathy, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it is at least as likely as not due to the Veteran's presumed herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the case for further action on hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately caused by or aggravated by his service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder. The Board also found that hypertension and diabetes are secondary to his service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder or left knee disability, but additional evidence is needed for a final determination.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.,Left ankle and back disabilities are being remanded for additional examinations.

The appeal for service connection for a spinal cord lesion and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed.,The appeals for service connection for hypertension and heart disability have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for hyperreflexia has been reopened.,The appeals for service connection for back disability, heart disability (presumably ischemic heart disease), and hyperreflexia are remanded for further evaluation.

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

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dental disability are related to his service-connected duodenal ulcer or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disorder, and hypertension have been denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for chronic kidney disease with hypertension is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a supplemental VA examination.