Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to contaminated groundwater while stationed at Fort Lewis, which could have contributed to his death. The case is being remanded for further investigation.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is dismissed as moot because he is already receiving a combined 100 percent schedular rating for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The cases are being remanded due to inadequate examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a back disorder is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's claim for patchy hypopigmentation is denied as the condition did not begin during service and is not related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on May 4, 2017 at KFHP are approved for continued non-emergency treatment. The issue of reimbursement or payment for services rendered on May 9, 2017 is remanded due to lack of private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right ear hearing loss, tension headaches, and hypertension as due to a bilateral knee disability. The effective date for the increased rating of 100 percent for right ear hearing loss is set at January 22, 2019.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are not related to service, with the exception of a possible familial connection for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.,Service connection is denied for hypertension due to lack of evidence linking it to service. The heart condition remains under review.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension was denied a compensable initial rating for the period prior to February 13, 2018 and an increased rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been granted. The appeal is limited to these specific issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings, effective dates, and service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development or clarification of certain issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service, except for PTSD with MDD which was granted effective July 2, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left-foot conditions, as well as his hypertension, have been denied due to failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and kidney disease have been granted. The claim for service connection for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded, as well as the claim for gastrointestinal disorder (acid reflux).,Service connection has been established for hypertension on a direct basis. Service connection for kidney disease secondary to hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are pending further development.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension due to new and material evidence. However, the issue of whether service connection is warranted remains pending as it was remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to new evidence and inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's Graves' disease, hypertension (HTN), and bone brittleness are not service-connected.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed, including obtaining medical records and conducting an examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension may be related to his service in Vietnam, where he was presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. However, a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between his hypertension and this exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for vision problems, bilateral hearing loss disability, and skin disorder due to insufficient evidence or lack of examination.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and diabetes due to conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service exposure. The claims are not granted as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or verified stressors.