Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or in-service exposure to herbicide agents. However, due to inadequate medical opinions, the case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee disability and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions in the July 2019 addendum. The VA must provide new opinions addressing the etiology of the Veteran's current left knee condition, its onset during service or post-service, and his hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, as there is insufficient evidence of a relationship between Agent Orange and hypertension. A new medical opinion is needed from an appropriate specialist physician.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease is remanded.,Service connection for hypertension (HTN) and right knee osteoarthritis was denied as the conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, nor are they related to a service-connected condition. The Veteran’s BHL prior to December 7, 2017, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter is also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis was remanded as the evidence does not show that the condition manifested during or within one year after service. The Veteran’s BHL prior to December 7, 2017, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter is also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the service connection claims and the reopening of a pneumonia claim before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for high cholesterol was dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.,Her claim for an increased evaluation of her total abdominal hysterectomy was denied, and the current rating is at its maximum level under applicable criteria.,Service connection for diabetes and hypertension were both denied due to lack of evidence showing these conditions during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for reopening her psychiatric disorder claim was granted. The Board will now address the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including whether it is related to service or secondary to her hysterectomy.,reasoning_summary

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, sinusitis, and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded due to a lack of recent VA examinations. The claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for hypertension and determined that it is related to his in-service exposure to herbicides. The decision also grants service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and red eyes with high pressure were dismissed due to withdrawal. The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and left shoulder disability, finding that both conditions began during service.

The Board has denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, hypertension, psoriasis, and migraine headaches. The case is remanded to determine the relationship between the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have mesothelioma, flat feet, depression or any other mental disorder, or hypertension at any time during or after service. The claim for migraine headaches is remanded as it involves a complex medical matter.

The Board has denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, as well as hypertension. The case is being remanded to obtain an updated opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension due to missing treatment records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for hypertension, high cholesterol, and tinnitus have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for right knee disability, back disability, left knee disability, left hand disability, and right hand disability.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II are presumed to be service-connected due to herbicide-agent exposure during active duty.,The Veteran's hypertension, gallbladder residuals, neuropathy of the lower extremities, and kidney disability are remanded for further examination and opinion.

For the period prior to November 3, 2018, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected coronary artery disease. For the period beginning November 3, 2018, the claim for a TDIU is moot as he has been granted a 100% disability rating for dementia.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of additional dependent compensation for his spouse is granted, with the effective date set at March 1, 2019.

The Veteran's hypertension, requiring continuous medication for control and with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, is granted an initial rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for increased rating for left knee disability, service connection for glaucoma and prostate disorder, special monthly compensation (SMC), and service connection for lumbar spine disability have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate disorder has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for glaucoma has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a lumbar spine disability is granted, but the claim remains pending as it was previously denied in April 2000 and reopened based on new evidence. The claim is still denied due to lack of medical evidence linking the condition to service.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a left foot disability, obstructive sleep apnea, left ankle disability, right knee disability, and cervical spine (neck) disability have been remanded as further development is needed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headache disability, traumatic brain injury (TBI), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been remanded as further development is needed.