Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for cause of death due to metastatic colon cancer with contributory coronary artery disease and hypertension, finding that the appellant did not file her claim within one year from the effective date of a liberalizing law or VA issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of herbicide exposure and for further development regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, has been granted. The Board also remanded the issues of secondary service connection for posterior vitreous detachment with symptoms of floaters in left eye and hypertension to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to service connection and disability ratings for various conditions. The Board has determined that further development is necessary in order to make a determination on these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's neck disorder, hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder), and sleep apnea claims are all pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disability were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted with an effective date of July 31, 2006. The claimant contends that the earlier effective date is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, service connection for gout, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service. The examiner needs to provide a new opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s hypertension is causally connected to his active service, including his presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease are granted as service connected, with the latter being presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and any related symptoms are attributable to his service-connected PTSD.,VA examinations are needed for the right foot gout, left foot gout, low back disorder, respiratory/lung disorder, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including ischemic heart disease, COPD with pulmonary hypertension, and other disabilities, resulted in significant need for regular aid and attendance. However, the criteria for SMC in excess of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) were not met.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and diabetic nephropathy, and increased rating for diabetic retinopathy due to incomplete or insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the appeal is dismissed. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the PTSD claim and denied all other claims.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension and skin disorder (claimed as PFB) due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not render him permanently and totally disabled, thus his claim for a nonservice-connected pension is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including right knee strain, left shoulder condition, low back condition, hypertension, anxiety, and depression. The decision was based on a finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for right knee strain.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, transient ischemic attack (TIA) with chest pain, hypertension, type II diabetes, mad cow disease, and head scars have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for arthritis due to cold weather has been denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim remains in appellate status, with a noncompensable rating prior to August 5, 2015 and a 10 percent rating as of that date. The Board found no evidence warranting an increased rating.,Service connection for hypertension, chronic bilateral leg edema, and venous insufficiency is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and a heart disorder due to exposure to toxic herbicides. Additional records need to be obtained, including service treatment records and private medical records. A VA examination is required to determine the etiology of any diagnosed heart disorders.