Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and hypertension are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy, COPD, anemia, and hypertension have been granted. The claim for back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure. The issues of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and tinnitus are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for anxiety disorder, breast cancer, right arm nerve disability, and hypertension due to potential issues with causation or exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, residuals of stroke, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The claim for a back disability is being remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service and its potential connection to his cause of death. The VA needs to determine the extent of such exposure and provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s exposure to asbestos resulted in a disability that caused or contributed to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing, automobile or adaptive equipment grants, or special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his inability to use both upper extremities effectively.

The Veteran's hypertension, toenail infections of the bilateral feet, and skin disorder are service-connected. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, prostate disability, and kidney stones are not service-connected.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension. The claims are remanded to obtain a VA examination and etiological opinions.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cold weather injuries to the lower and upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed due to potential exposure during active duty.

The Board has granted an effective date of February 4, 1983 for the grant of service connection for hypertension. This decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran had hypertension in service and his informal claim was filed within one year of separation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for various issues due to the lack of an adequate substantive appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cerebrovascular accident has been withdrawn.,Service connection for hypertension is denied as there is no in-service event or continuous symptomatology related to the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied due to lack of evidence showing current disability within VA standards.,The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder, osteoarthritis impacting multiple joints, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further evaluation.,Further medical examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s conditions are related to service or other service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service and no competent medical opinion linking it to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is dismissed.,Service connection for heart disease is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, numbness of the left fingers, numbness of the right fingers, a left foot condition, a right foot condition, and numbness on the right side (described as right leg numbness) are remanded.,Service connection for teeth loss is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for high blood pressure (hypertension) is remanded.,Service connection for low testosterone is remanded.,Service connection for a right knee disability (claimed as a weak right knee), a low back disability (claimed as low back stiffness), and bilateral hearing loss are also remanded.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The issues of service connection for an eye disorder, hypertension, skin condition, neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and neuropathy of the right lower extremity are remanded due to unclear etiology.

The Veteran's hypertension was denied in April 2006, but new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim. Service connection for diabetes with a 20% disability rating is granted effective August 22, 2014.,Service connection for onychomycosis remains denied as there is no more than topical therapy required over the past year.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hypertension, finding that the April 1958 rating decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.