Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted a TDIU rating prior to April 20, 2015 based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a medical opinion evaluating potential causal or etiological connections between the Veteran's service, including his presumed exposure to herbicide agents, and his causes of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service or any related disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be incurred in service or due to a service-connected disability. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran's military service and his current hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's hypertension claim due to insufficient rationale in the VA addendum opinion and a need for an additional medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the hypertension issue due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's petitions to reopen claims for service connection for sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, OSA, and hypertension were denied. The appeals are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability and hypertension, finding no in-service disease or injury that could be linked to the current conditions.

The Veteran's headaches and throat disability (chronic tonsillitis) are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's hypertension is denied, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety) remains pending.,The Veteran's right ankle disability and left ankle disability remain remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied, while his PTSD is granted a 70% rating from August 2011 onwards. The decision on hypertension is based on the lack of service connection and no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension has been granted. The effective date is not specified as it was received after September 15, 2015.

The Veteran's service connection for GERD was granted. The appeal for increased ratings on several scars and other issues were denied, with some issues being remanded.

The Veteran's right foot drop, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and service-connected right knee disability are all considered secondary. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn all his pending appeals.

The Board's decision is vacated due to the death of the substitute appellant. The appeal has been dismissed as it is no longer within the jurisdiction of the Board.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension was granted, and he received a 50% rating for migraine headaches. His syncope condition is also rated at least 20%. The appeal as to PTSD and sleep apnea secondary to service-connected disabilities remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for back disability, sleep apnea, heart disability, hypertension, and hepatitis C as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded four issues for further development and examination due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining treatment records from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Faxton St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center in Utica, New York.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for all issues related to service connection, increased ratings, and effective dates due to the absence of an adequate substantive appeal.