Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, but denied service connection for hypertension and a back disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records that have not yet been associated with the claims file.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, as they are related to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The decision will be reconsidered with new evidence or examinations.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions due to outstanding records and additional development needed, including verification of stressors and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral knee disabilities, and lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has granted service connection for nasal obstruction and chronic sinusitis. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease (cardiovascular), and hypertension are remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service herbicide exposure and has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is denied as the evidence does not show that BPH was incurred during active duty service, was otherwise related to active duty service, or was caused by his service-connected prostate cancer.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded due to insufficient nexus opinions provided in the June 2019 VA examination. The examiner did not provide a clear opinion regarding whether hypertension was related to herbicide agent exposure or service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new opinion considering findings from the Federal Register regarding PTSD and hypertension.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if the appellant requires aid and assistance due to her disabilities, which may affect her need for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound rate.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension has worsened since the last VA examination in January 2012, and a new examination is needed to assess its current severity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional examinations. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders, knee injuries, foot conditions, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for hypertension and left knee disability. The cases are remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for hypertension. The case is now remanded for further action, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a clinician regarding whether the appellant's hypertension is at least as likely as not related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The claim for tinnitus remains denied as new evidence does not relate to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate it. The claim for loss of teeth is denied due to lack of a current disability characterization. The claim for hyperlipidemia is denied because it is a laboratory finding. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, parasitic bowel disease (now claimed as IBS), and several musculoskeletal issues. The appeals are pending due to insufficient evidence or lack of a nexus between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and opinions to address the etiology of various conditions. The Veteran's service connection claims are not related to exposure to herbicide agents or the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for osteoarthritis of multiple joints (including bilateral ankles), spina bifida occulta, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and a cognitive disability claimed as short-term memory loss. Additional evidence is needed from SSA and VA medical records.

The Board has not been able to determine the reason for the Veteran's separation from service and needs clarification. Additionally, the AOJ must obtain his complete medical records from his time in active service, including hospitalizations due to ash and dust exposure.