Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also found that the preexisting condition did not permanently increase in severity during two additional periods of active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation and clarification of several issues, including service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, right wrist joint pain, left knee chondromalacia of patella, right knee chondromalacia of patella, and left ankle sprain are granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is also granted service connection. However, the issues of higher initial ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-migraine headaches, PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder, TDIU prior to June 3, 2013, and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria prior to June 3, 2013 are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance from October 22, 2010. The Board found that his conditions, including low back disability and polyneuropathy, made it necessary for him to have regular assistance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder was granted effective January 7, 2016. The date entitlement arose for this condition is determined to be 2003.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension due to incomplete evidence. The Veteran's medical records from various hospitals need to be obtained.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right hallux valgus, finding that it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected left foot disability. The case is remanded for further examination and rating considerations.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that his service-connected PTSD and asbestos-related pulmonary disease were not contributory causes of his death. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that these conditions caused or aggravated his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for retinopathy, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), and diabetes mellitus, type II due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune. Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for protein in urine, hyperlipidemia, frostbite of the left hand, left foot, and right foot have been dismissed. The claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia has been denied as it is not a disability for which VA compensation benefits are payable.,Service connection for frostbite of the right hand was denied. Service connection for left knee disorder, cervical disorder, liver disorder, albumin (as secondary to liver disorder), hypertension, Lyme disease, and gout were all remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to missing records from the Moncrief Army Medical Center. Additionally, an SOC is needed on issues of increased ratings for knee conditions, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and service connection for hammertoes, sleep apnea, toe fungus, sinusitis, rhinitis, hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, left forearm disability, right shoulder disability, and right forearm disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected disabilities due to new evidence indicating that his symptoms have worsened since the last VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims are granted for osteoarthritis of the shoulders, knees, OSA, hypertension, CHF, diabetes, and PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hypertension due to a lack of VA compensation examination and outstanding records. The Veteran's lay assertions and medical evidence supporting his claim will be considered, including his statements about being diagnosed with hypertension shortly after discharge.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection was granted for a left eye disorder, but denied for right shoulder condition, lower back condition, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and issues related to the qualifications of the examiner who conducted a previous examination. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sickle cell trait was denied due to lack of a current disability. The claims for color blindness, heart condition, and COPD were not established as they are congenital or developmental defects.,Service connection has been granted for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, hypertension, gout of both feet, intervertebral disc syndrome with lumbago, binocular visual field defect, and sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. The effective date of any award will be determined based on the evidence received.

The Board has remanded the case for further medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death, specifically whether his hypertension and service-connected PTSD with Major Depression were contributory causes of death.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and a right knee scar. The claim of service connection for a left knee disability, to include as secondary to service-connected right knee disability, is remanded due to new evidence received since the April 2003 rating decision. The restoration of a 60 percent rating for a right knee disability effective April 1, 2014, and the claim for TDIU are granted.