Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction is denied due to lack of evidence of a penile deformity.,The Veteran's claim for higher level SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted. The Board has also remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and CVA, as they are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has denied service connection for all claimed conditions as the Veteran does not have a current disability related to such during the pendency of his claim.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately due to service-connected conditions, including asthma and depressive disorder. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for prostate cancer with urinary frequency due to exposure to herbicide agents is granted.,Service connection for hypertension and kidney stones are denied.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer with urinary frequency is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hypertension due to a lack of a complete rationale and because an examination is needed to determine if there is any relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension and respiratory disorder (asthma) are being remanded for additional development as the current evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from March 15, 2012. A TDIU is granted as of March 23, 2018. The Board has remanded the issues regarding sleep apnea and hypertension due to secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted. The claim for tinnitus is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a right knee disability due to insufficient examination and opinion. The claims for service connection for ED, headaches, and hypertension remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted and rated at 70 percent, effective from May 24, 2016. Bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea are also granted. Hypertension remains denied.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, hypertension to include as secondary to cardiomyopathy, and diabetes mellitus to include as secondary to cardiomyopathy.,There is no direct evidence linking these conditions to active service. The Veteran's STRs do not show any instances of treatment or diagnosis related to these conditions during his military service. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and a back disorder due to incomplete development and lack of compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to outstanding Vet Center records, updated VA treatment records, and additional examination.

The Board has denied service connection for left leg condition, anxiety disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. The issues of acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety disorder), rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and hypothyroidism are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has decided the case is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and new evidence submitted by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to pending issues with SSA records, which could impact both claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, atrial fibrillation, left hand disability, and hearing disability due to aortic valve replacement surgery. The issues are related to service connection and require further development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension and hypertensive heart disease with syncope. The claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for further development and review, including service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus with bilateral trigger finger, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.