Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and hypertension (HTN) due to a lack of an SOC addressing the cervical spine claim. The VA is directed to issue an SOC on this matter and obtain all relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD), asbestosis, residuals of a circumcision (including erectile dysfunction), and sinusitis are all on appeal.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the increased rating for hypertension before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been reopened. The Board has found new and material evidence to warrant reopening the claims. However, further development is needed due to conflicting exposure assertions and lack of supporting evidence.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder degenerative changes, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and right leg sciatic condition and peripheral neuropathy (claimed as right leg nerve damage) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active military service.,Agent Orange exposure is conceded, but there is no evidence that peripheral neuropathy was diagnosed within one year after discharge from service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claims of service connection for a low back disorder, high blood pressure, bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted. The claims are remanded for further development regarding these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability related to his service. The claim for mood disorder was reopened due to new evidence showing the onset of mental health issues during service.,Service connection for hypertension, skin cancer, and mood disorders were all denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, to include as secondary to obstructive sleep apnea. The issues are being remanded due to a lack of VA treatment records and an incomplete medical opinion regarding the etiology of the conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, a compensable rating for asthma, and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The remand requests additional VA medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran’s hypertension and herbicide exposure in Vietnam, as well as the severity of his asthma.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and Tinea cruris, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are at least as likely as not related to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam service.,The claims for obstructive sleep apnea, hepatitis, sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction), and sleep dysfunction (insomnia) have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, respiratory disability, and hypertension due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange) because previous medical opinions are inadequate. The Veteran's service connection claims have been remanded several times for additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for left knee disability and a higher rating, as well as his claim for hypertension. The case is remanded to issue a statement of the case on the hypertension claim.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and ulcers due to lack of evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within a year of separation, and is not otherwise linked to disease or injury incurred in service. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for further development of his records and stressor verification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for further development, including VA examinations and records review.

The Board has remanded the cases of prostate condition, hepatitis B, and hypertension for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus is presumed to be related to his exposure to toxic herbicides in Vietnam. The Board has granted service connection for this condition, but the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.