Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, right knee disability, and right shoulder disability require additional development due to incomplete medical records and lack of consideration of the Veteran's reports of in-service aggravation.

The Board's decision to remand several issues has been vacated due to the Veteran's participation in VA’s RAMP program, which removed jurisdiction from the Board.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating, and the issue of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of hypertension and epididymitis, as well as his claim to reopen the tuberculosis service connection issue, have been dismissed due to withdrawal requests from the Veteran.,The Veteran's appeal regarding cold injury residuals of the feet was also dismissed. The Board found that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen this previously denied claim.

The Veteran's marginal employment and the severity of his nonservice-connected disabilities were not fully evaluated, necessitating further development.

The Veteran's claims for cardiomegaly, hepatosplenomegaly, and deviated septum were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these issues.,Tinnitus was granted service connection based on in-service noise exposure and current symptomatology.,An acquired psychiatric disability (depression) was granted service connection due to in-service experiences and post-deployment health re-assessment reports.,Allergic rhinitis was granted service connection based on in-service symptoms and current diagnosis.,Hypertension was granted service connection as it began during active duty, with evidence of elevated blood pressure readings.,Varicocele was granted service connection due to a left varicocele noted at separation and subsequent CT scan showing the condition.,A skin disability (eczema and cellulitis) was granted service connection based on in-service rashes and current diagnosis.,Gastrointestinal disability (hiatal hernia and diverticulosis) was granted service connection due to symptoms beginning during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for hypertension from March 5, 2015 to May 31, 2018 is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a disability manifested by bilateral leg pain due to secondary to his service-connected PTSD with TBI. These issues require further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively related to in-service herbicide exposure. The issue of service connection for the left ankle condition is remanded due to lack of a complete Notice of Disagreement and potential nexus between current disability and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension due to a lack of service treatment records. The VA is required to provide an examination where the information and evidence of record does not contain sufficient competent medical evidence to decide the claim.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for chronic renal disease with hypertension associated with diabetes mellitus was denied.,A higher rating for the Veteran's chronic renal disease with hypertension was remanded by the Board.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection as it was diagnosed within one year of separation from active duty. Service connection for sleep apnea and its aggravation by PTSD are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's hypertension, BPH, and colon polyps were not incurred during service or due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, eye disability, asthma, hypertension, stomach disability, TBI, and headaches have been denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for TBI and headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a back disorder, right knee disorder, and left ankle disorder have been denied. The Board has remanded these issues.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a back disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee, bilateral ankle, hypertension, and cerebellar cyst disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain a supplemental medical opinion regarding the Veteran's low back disability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension due to new research findings linking hypertension to herbicide exposure. The issues of service connection for residuals of a cerebrovascular accident and initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the reopening of the hypertension claim. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension, finding that the Veteran's diastolic pressure was not predominantly over 100 and thus did not meet the criteria for a minimum compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service or secondary to his service-connected right knee osteoarthritis.