Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II due to a lack of evidence showing that hypertension began during service or was related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension due to additional development being needed. The claims will be addressed again after all requested information is obtained.

The Veteran's heart disorder and hypertension were denied service connection, while a rating of 20 percent for his right shoulder disability was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to May 6, 2014, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision. The Board cannot consider the merits of the case as he has passed away.

The Veteran's hypertension, chronic bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, colonic polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gout, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, dermatophytosis of toe nails, and tinea pedis are being remanded for further development as they may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development. The issues include psychiatric disorder, Fuch’s corneal dystrophy with steroid responder (claimed as vision disorder), hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or a relationship to any in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's fungus on feet is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or a relationship to any in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's sleeping problems are denied as they are considered part of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for tinnitus is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to be related to her military service and thus she does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and a left shoulder disability have been denied. The claim for PTSD has been granted with a rating of 50 percent.,Hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as there is no evidence of chronic symptoms during service or within one year post-service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, right knee disability, hypertension, hemiplegic migraines, transient ischemic attacks/stroke, and Bell’s palsy has been granted. The claims are based on direct evidence of a relationship between the disabilities and service.,Service connection is established for each condition listed above.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, vertigo, headaches, high blood pressure, hepatitis C, and cirrhosis of the liver as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to military service.,A 20 percent rating was granted for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and character of discharge. The main issue is whether the Veteran’s bad conduct discharge for his second period of service from August 2, 1989 to October 12, 1994 constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's stroke was caused by his presumed in-service exposure to an herbicide agent and whether it was caused or aggravated by hypertension.

The Board dismissed the appeals of several service connection claims and denied requests for earlier effective dates. The Veteran's claims were not supported by a proper substantive appeal.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension was denied. The effective date for the grant of a 30 percent evaluation for migraine headaches is April 4, 2017.,The Veteran's petition to reopen claims of entitlement to service connection for heart disease was denied. The effective date for the grant of a 30 percent evaluation for heart disease remains April 4, 2017.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims because the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam. Service connection is also granted for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but denied for vascular dementia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disturbance disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD or a sleep disturbance disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.