Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's pulmonary hypertension and kidney disease are granted as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease with history of myocardial infarction.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, nor were they severe enough to cause him to be housebound.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right biceps tendon rupture, and hypertension, do not render him unemployable as he has worked part-time for many years.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis, diabetes mellitus type II, gout, hypertension, and a right scrotum knot as there was no evidence showing these conditions began during or were otherwise caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a heart disability, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board found that the amputation of the Veteran's left leg was not caused by VA treatment and did not result from an unforeseeable event. The evidence showed that conservative treatments were effective until a late infection developed, leading to the need for an amputation.

The Board has vacated its previous decisions denying service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities due to a lack of consideration of VA treatment records. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and hypertension have been granted service connection. The hypertension secondary to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence for hypertension and tinnitus service connection. The decision on hypertension could impact the tinnitus case, so both are being reviewed together.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for cause of death is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claims, specifically related to exposure at Camp LeJeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The restoration of a 30 percent rating for disfiguring chin and lip scars effective April 29, 2016 has also been granted.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, tinnitus, dental disability, memory loss, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney disability and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding exposure to jet fuel in service.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for left leg varicose veins since August 11, 2015. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease as secondary to hypertension, and diabetes mellitus as secondary to hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or any in-service injury or disease.

The Board has not fully addressed the issues of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his preexisting scleroderma was aggravated by service. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development to obtain relevant medical records and determine the appropriate disability ratings and service connection.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to herbicide exposure, as there is evidence of service in Vietnam and VA treatment records showing hypertension. A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities, as well as housebound status due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not establish that the Veteran was in need of regular aid and assistance or permanently housebound solely due to his service-connected conditions.