Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to the passage of time since his last VA examinations and the submission of new private medical records indicating worsening of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen several of the Veteran's previously denied claims, but did not grant service connection for any of them.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status and/or the need for aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected PTSD did not render him incapable of performing daily activities or requiring regular assistance.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, and right hip condition are not currently service connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claim as it pertains to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to cardiovascular issues, including hypertension. The Southern Oaks Health Care Center records and a VA medical opinion are needed.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was denied. The hypertension with renal insufficiency and cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spur formation were both found to not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes is granted. Service connection for hyperlipidemia and hypertension are denied, with hypertension being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The skin disorder issue remains pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for bilateral primary open angle glaucoma, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and schizophrenia.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for erectile dysfunction and spastic bladder. The hypertension claim is remanded due to a need for further development, including obtaining relevant Department of Labor records.

The Board has remanded the cases of erectile dysfunction, rheumatoid arthritis, and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinion regarding their relationship to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus caused or aggravated his hypertension. The case will be addressed on its merits.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, left ankle disability, hypertension, DDD of the lumbar spine, and left hip disability as there was no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including service connection claims and increased rating claims. The Veteran's prostate disability is of particular interest as it may affect the outcome of other claims.

The Veteran's hypertension was not rated higher than 10% prior to June 6, 2019. From June 6, 2019, the rating for hypertension remains at 10%. The knee issues have been remanded.,The low back strain and IVDS issue has also been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions, including gout, hypertension, GERD and IBS, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, right knee status post anterior cruciate ligament repair, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right lower extremity surgical scars. The Veteran contends that he should have higher initial ratings for these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions and for an addendum opinion addressing a new theory of entitlement regarding the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, glaucoma, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) as there is no evidence of a direct causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals seeking revision of the March 1995 rating decision regarding hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, seborrheic dermatitis of the face and scalp, and right hand and wrist rash on the basis of CUE have been dismissed based on res judicata.