Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, claimed as isolated systolic hypertension, is denied because there is no evidence of an in-service diagnosis or event related to the current condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and skin disability due to potential errors in the initial decisions, specifically regarding the need for VA examinations and opinions on the relationship between service-connected conditions and the Veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, tinnitus, restless leg syndrome, prostate condition, hypertension, and rhinitis have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,VA examinations and a private physician's letter were considered. The VA examiners concluded that the Veteran’s disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity have been denied. The Board has also found that there is insufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis of a chest disorder, but has remanded the case for further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to incomplete development and lack of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). The SSOC is needed for all denied claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete opinions from VA specialists regarding whether the Veteran's kidney stones, hypertension, GERD and hiatal hernia, sinusitis, costochondritis, and DDD are related to VA treatment. The AOJ needs to obtain additional information and addenda from the provided specialists.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the rating for Dupuytren's contracture of the right hand is remanded. The claims for diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma, spine disability, and hypertension are also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension was reopened, and he is now rated at 30 percent for CTS of the right wrist. He also received increased ratings for PN of the LLE and RLE sciatic nerves.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including irregular heartbeat, BPH, high cholesterol, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, kidney condition, skin condition, right hand tremors, left hand condition, knee conditions, ankle conditions, shoulder arthritis, and lower bilateral gout are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's service records do not provide clear evidence of his claimed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. Further efforts should be made to confirm this information.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension should be reopened and remanded. The other issues are also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, which is found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The decision resolves in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including service connection for various disabilities and a rating for lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claims are pending resolution.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to potential secondary relationships with existing conditions or exposure. The Veteran's mental health condition is linked to his coronary artery disease, while his sleep apnea may be related to his psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis as there is no medical evidence to support that his hypertension is due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's hypertension claim was denied as his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran was granted TDIU for the period prior to May 13, 2019 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder was reopened and granted. His claims for increased ratings were denied.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD and service connection for chest pain, but granted service connection for hearing loss.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims of service connection for gastrointestinal disability, PTSD, and hypertension has been granted. The claim for a 100% rating for schizophrenia is also granted.