Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The appeal of the issue of service connection for dizziness is dismissed. Service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are granted. The issues of service connection for a bilateral knee disability, hypertension, and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable prior to March 11, 2019 and 20 percent from that date. The claim for hypertension has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,Service connection for rosacea was granted with a 10 percent rating effective February 8, 2018. The Veteran is seeking an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, gout, kidney failure, arthritis, and residuals of prostate cancer due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has determined that further action is needed to determine the Veteran's claims for service connection related to right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and residuals from a cerebrovascular accident. The case will be remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete service treatment records and a need to clarify the type of hearing requested by the Veteran's representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no in-service diagnosis and that the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further verification of his periods of active duty, inactive duty training (ACDUTRA), and in-service diagnoses.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of hypertension, finding that the January 2010 rating decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The Veteran's claim was denied as there was no evidence of treatment for hypertension during active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety disorder) and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities required the need for aid and attendance of another person, effective May 4, 2010. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to SMC based on his service-connected coronary artery disease, renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and kidney disability are remanded. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes and a TDIU is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, low back disability, PTSD, left lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disability, right knee disability, and low back scar. The effective date for the grant of service connection for a left knee scar was also denied.

The appeal of the service connection claims for a respiratory disorder, seizure disorder, and hypertension have been dismissed.,The appeal of the nonservice-connected pension claim has also been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus secondary to OSA due to incomplete service records indicating active duty from May 2009 to August 2009, which should be considered in the new VA addendum opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases of hemorrhoids, low back disability, hypertension, and right hip disability for further development as the medical records are inadequate to address the Veteran's STRs regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos. The Veteran is also required to provide any outstanding treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to herbicide agent exposure, as there is new evidence added to the record and a request must be made to verify the Veteran's reported exposure near the Korean DMZ.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to December 9, 2016 due to lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, hypertension, and sleep apnea are all service-connected. The Board has remanded the cases for further examination to determine if these conditions had their onset in or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicides and the need for further development of medical records.