Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, and cerebrovascular accident due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous directives.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension, which is claimed to be related to service-connected PTSD, should be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service connected as it did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking his current condition to exposure to herbicide agents. His claim for secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus disability was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertension as the result of exposure to Agent Orange are granted. The claim for peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to lack of evidence.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction, mood disorder, and sleep apnea is granted. Effective dates are set at April 12, 2016. Service connection for other conditions remains denied.

The Veteran's low back disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition during the appeal period.,Service connection for hypertension is granted, with an initial rating of 30 percent based on recurrent stone formation requiring treatment.,The Veteran's nephrolithiasis is rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 7508.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and hypertension as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation from service.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection was granted for any of the conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including upper back disability, hypertension, respiratory disability (due to asbestos exposure), leukemia, and thymoma cancer with hyperpigmentation and surgical scar, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,Specifically, the Board is requesting that VA provide a medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, a disability manifested by body weakness, cataract condition, and arthritis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish an in-service event or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in a need for regular aid and attendance, thus SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and asthma have been granted. The claim for a higher rating for tension headaches has been denied. The claims for evaluations greater than 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and lumbar spine are remanded. Service connection for asthma is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension has been reopened, and the Board has decided to remand it due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension is remanded due to missed VA examinations and the possibility of homelessness. The RO must follow procedures for contacting homeless veterans and obtain all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's abdominal aortic aneurysm is rated at 60 percent, effective April 25, 2019. The claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to its inextricability with the service connection for anemia, which has been remanded. The hypertension issue remains pending.

The Board denied claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, a heart condition, gastrointestinal disability (hiatal hernia/GERD), and a right knee disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his current hypertension, and thus grants service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has a master’s degree in educational administration and work experience as an Army instructor/teacher. The Board finds that the evidence is insufficient to show his physical impairments prevent him from performing sedentary work.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma-and-stressor related disorders. The decision also grants service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, but remands these issues due to the need for further examination.