Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's viral myocarditis and hypertension were not incurred in service, nor are they related to his active duty. The Board has denied these claims.,For the osteoarthritis claim, the Veteran is seeking service connection based on it being secondary to a service-connected left knee condition. This requires further development as no VA examination has been conducted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions on the etiology of hypertension, which may be related to service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board found that the disabilities did not manifest within a presumptive period and were not otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hypertension was denied as his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a 10% rating under DC 7101.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension and dementia are service-connected, with the latter being secondary to the former.,The cause of death due to dementia is also service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right and left shoulder disorders, ulcers, prostate disorder, hemoglobin disorder, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, cardiac disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, kidney disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, eye disorder, and hypertension. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case because the VA examiner's opinion was based on an outdated National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report. The new NAS update upgraded hypertension from 'limited or suggestive' to 'sufficient' evidence of association with herbicide agent exposure, and a new addendum opinion is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hyperlipidemia, ischemic heart disease, prostate condition, hypertension, and stroke due to potential herbicide exposure in Korea. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicide agents during his service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased rating for PTSD, service connection for various conditions, and TDIU prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,For the period prior to April 20, 2017, the Veteran's right elbow sprain was rated at 10 percent. After that date, he is rated as noncompensable. The claim for an increased rating is denied.,The Veteran's tinnitus has been assigned the maximum authorized schedular rating of 10 percent and remains unchanged.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's residuals of a stroke, hypertension, and joint pains. The claims are also being remanded due to service connection on a secondary basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, COPD, asthma condition, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted. The claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. Other claims were remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus and impotence are granted service connection. The remaining issues, including hypertension, eye condition, bilateral leg/knee disorder, sinus condition, and foot disorders, are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, pulmonary embolus (PE), and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to insufficient evidence in the current record. The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Board has granted service connection for venous insufficiency, finding it secondary to the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. Service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of its onset during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and hypertension conditions are remanded for further examination to determine their relationship to service, with a focus on the impact of his service-connected sarcoidosis.

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

The appeals for service connection for left knee replacement, glaucoma, sleep apnea, polyps in the colon, and right knee arthritis are dismissed. Service connection is granted for residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right knee. The appeals for service connection for hypertension and heart disability are remanded.