Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a liver disorder and kidney disorder, while remanding claims for service connection for cardiomyopathy, right lower extremity disorder, left lower extremity disorder, hypertension, systemic lupus erythematosus, diverticulosis in the sigmoid colon, and left nose scar status post basal cell carcinoma removal.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension based on continuous symptoms since active duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, hypertension, a heart condition, and hypothyroidism to verify in-service toxic exposures and obtain an opinion on the Veteran's hypertension claim.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral knee strain, atrial fibrillation (heart condition), hypertension, and tinnitus based on evidence supporting the claims.

The Board granted service connection for left foot bunionectomy residuals and scars, but denied a higher rating for right foot bunionectomy residuals and chronic sinusitis. The issues of service connection for hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral tinnitus, respiratory disability, and enlarged tonsils were remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted an increase in the rating for migraine headaches to 70 percent and hypertension to 10 percent, but remanded the claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic kidney disease to include cancer of the prostate, hypertension, and testicular cyst with hydrocele.

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board remands the claims for a back condition, hypertension, left knee condition, right knee condition, and foot pain to obtain additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal request was denied as it was not timely filed within the one-year period from the date of notification.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with unspecified depressive disorder and hypertension, as well as remanded the claims for left knee strain and right knee degenerative arthritis.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding it to be etiologically related to the Veteran's active service, including exposure to environmental hazards while serving in Southwest Asia.

The Board granted service connection for a respiratory disability, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for gout but denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease/degenerative arthritis, and hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it was not shown to have manifested during the Veteran's service or within a year of separation, and there was no evidence linking it to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more during the period on appeal.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension and remanded the claims for service connection for a left ankle condition and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for MDD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, but denied service connection for hypertension and remanded issues related to PTSD and a heart disability.