Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), coronary artery disease, kidney disorder with hypertension, and bilateral eye disorder. These claims are now substantiated as new and material evidence was submitted.,Service connection is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to Agent Orange while stationed in Thailand.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions in a previous VA examination, and additional evidence is needed.

The Board has determined that the appellant's income is less than the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for a survivor with no dependents, and thus she is entitled to nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension, but the claims of TDIU are remanded due to inadequate etiology opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened and is now pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, respiratory disorder, and gastrointestinal disorder have all been reopened and are now pending.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, hypertension, and GERD are all granted service connection. The initial compensable evaluation for the service-connected left ear hearing loss is remanded, as well as the service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, unspecified depressive disorder, heart disorder, high blood pressure, thyroid disorder, stroke residuals, deviated nasal septum, and sinusitis has been granted. The claims for service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder), heart disorder, high blood pressure, thyroid disorder, and stroke residuals have not been established.

The Board has dismissed the appeals to reopen claims of service connection for various conditions and seeks a compensable rating for a right buttock hematoma, as well as the appeals seeking increased ratings for knee disabilities. The Veteran's representative withdrew his appeals in these matters.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, a low back condition, and diabetes mellitus due to missing VA treatment records from October 1999.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran was stationed in Taiwan but did not have records indicating he flew missions into Vietnam.

The Veteran's death was caused by hepatitis, which is a service-connected condition. Therefore, the Board has granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his hypertension. The scar residuals from appendectomy are granted a 10% evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both hands and hypertension, as these issues are related to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's current symptoms do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy or hypertension.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, claimed as neck problems, is being remanded for further evaluation.,Hypertension and back disability have earlier effective dates of June 17, 2013.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded because the VA examiner did not address whether his depression could be a contributing factor to his sleep apnea. The case will need to be reviewed with an updated examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for mild renal insufficiency, claimed as kidney condition, on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected essential hypertension. The rating for hypertension remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's schizophrenia and sleep apnea are granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected heart condition. Service connection for left leg arthritis, stomach condition, and hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions, including anemia, cirrhosis of the liver, lumbar spine condition, diabetes, duodenal malformation, esophageal condition, hypertension, psychiatric disorder (PTSD), retinopathy of the right eye, and thrombocytopenia are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran is requested to provide any relevant evidence not previously submitted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records from the Houston VA medical center.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for hypertension and ingrown toenails are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA must obtain any outstanding private treatment records, specifically from the Washington VAMC.