Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and therefore his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and ruling out other presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. The decision also noted that there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's hypertension and his in-service stressors.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids from March 19, 2015 to April 16, 2018 is denied. Service connection for a right foot disorder is granted. The claims of service connection for left knee disorder, low back disorder, sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating since December 21, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for chronic renal disease and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for chronic renal disease, as it did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent. For TDIU, the Board determined that the Veteran does not meet the requirements to be considered unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to procedural errors in the decision-making process. The issues of hypertension, left ankle disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastrointestinal disorders need further examination and opinion.

The Veteran is granted a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective June 26, 2006 due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and ratings for coronary artery disease and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions regarding aggravation.

The Board dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD). The appeals are granted as both conditions have been linked by medical professionals to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment during active duty and concluding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete examinations, lack of consideration of all relevant evidence, and new evidence added since the last SSOC. The Veteran is required to provide VA treatment records, complete a VA Form 21-8940, and provide IRS tax returns.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether hypertension is directly related to service or secondary to service-connected generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's plantar fasciitis is not related to his service or any service-connected conditions. His hypertension began after separation from service and is not linked to his service-connected disabilities. His allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Board found that there was no evidence of leg length inequality causing bilateral plantar fasciitis, and thus denied service connection for this condition. The Veteran's hypertension was determined to be multifactorial with obesity being a significant factor. Service connection for his allergic rhinitis was also denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension is granted. The increased rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and the TDIU from September 4, 2015 to September 20, 2017 are granted. A disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. Special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate is granted. The service connection for a headache disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, recurrent strain with rotator cuff tendonitis of the left shoulder, tinnitus, right shoulder disability, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression) have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claim for headaches secondary to service-connected degenerative changes of the cervical spine with cervical muscle strain has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to herbicide exposure and active service. The VA needs to provide an updated opinion considering recent NAS findings.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than 10 percent, and his migraine headaches and right ankle disorder are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic kidney disease, hypertension, nodular basal cell carcinoma left chest cancer, and residuals of a stroke associated with in-service exposure to ionizing radiation are denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection due to lack of medical nexus.