Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's CAD, hypertension, prostate condition, and strokes were not shown to be related to service or any incident therein.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), secondary to the Veteran's strokes, was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, migraine headaches, hypertension, and tinnitus are granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to burn pits during her service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings on cervical spine, left knee, and right inguinal hernia disabilities have been dismissed.,Hypertension has been granted service connection with a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's hypertension was found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as it did not consistently have diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. The Board denied the claim.

The Veteran's shin splints of the right and left lower extremities are granted as service connection is established due to her in-service physical training.,The Veteran's shoulder, knee, and ankle disabilities are remanded for further development regarding their relationship to her Reserve service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right ankle disability, bilateral foot pain, bone fracture, and an acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD, anxiety, and depression has been dismissed due to the concurrent election issue. The claims for headaches and hypertension are being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable rating for labile hypertension, and the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including adjustment disorder, benign skin lesions, actinic keratosis, poikiloderma, porokeratosis, Parkinson's disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy, hypertension, increased urinary frequency, diverticulosis, duodenal ulcer, and bilateral cataracts are all granted due to exposure to herbicide agents, mustard gas, and ionizing radiation during service.

The Veteran's service-connected right occipital intracerebral hemorrhage (stroke) and other disabilities have rendered him unable to work, qualifying for SMC at the 's' rate. The VA needs to provide a VA examination to address the need for aid and attendance or housebound benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to pre-decisional error and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's heart condition, hypertension, and hearing loss/tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension began during service and is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for hypertension and an effective date prior to April 14, 2023, for the grant of service connection for hypertension were both denied. The Board found that there was no evidence showing that the Veteran's blood pressure readings met the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101. Additionally, the Board determined that there was no formal or informal claim submitted prior to April 14, 2023, for service connection for hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disability (generalized anxiety disorder to include alcohol use disorder), and hypertension. The Veteran's tinnitus is presumed due to in-service noise exposure. His generalized anxiety disorder is related to his active-duty service. His hypertension is linked to stress experienced during service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee condition. The reduction in rating for left ankle strain from 10 to zero percent was improper and restoration of the prior 10 percent rating is granted.

The Board has identified errors in the original decision and remands all claims for further development, including consideration of potential PACT Act exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right groin pain, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest residuals, left kidney disease, stroke residuals, vertigo, and vision loss. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or are otherwise related to service.,The Board found no credible evidence showing the Veteran experienced any of these conditions during his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for hypertension, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and a left foot condition must be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The claim for an effective date of February 25, 2024 for bipolar disorder is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were granted with effective dates of March 31, 2006. The Veteran was found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his stroke and other disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease, which may have contributed to his cause of death.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder, is granted. The Veteran's tinnitus is also granted.,Bladder cancer and heart disability (including a heart attack) are remanded for further review due to insufficient evidence of service connection. Obstructive sleep apnea is also remanded with respect to the exposure basis.