Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for pulmonary hypertension, including as due to asbestos exposure, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and his in-service exposure. The claim was denied on the basis of lack of probative medical opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and diabetes mellitus are all granted as service-connected. The joints disability, left hip disability, and dermatitis claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and bilateral pes planus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

Your headaches have been rated at 50 percent since April 1, 2012. This is the maximum rating available for your condition.,Your PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 1, 2012.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted an initial 10 percent evaluation, as it requires continuous medication for control and his diastolic pressure is predominantly 100 or more.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, headaches, memory loss, and a kidney disability.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including service connection claims for sinusitis, rheumatoid arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, low back disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and an increased rating for a low back disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been granted service connection. The Board has found that additional development is needed for the issues of vitamin D deficiency, sleep apnea, kidney condition, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lung cancer, brain cancer, hemiplegia of the left lower extremity, hemiplegia of the left upper extremity, seizures, and hypertension due to in-service asbestos exposure. The claims are also being remanded for clarification on periods of Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA) and confirmation of exposure locations.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or service-connected conditions. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further development and examination, including consideration of an extraschedular rating for his right shoulder arthroplasty.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for arterial hypertension, but denied it on its merits. The claims for heart disability and increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and lumbosacral spine disability are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required continuous medication and had a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, is granted an initial 10 percent disability rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his service connection claims for hypertension, a bilateral elbow disability (claimed as pain and rashes), and COPD. However, these claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease due to the need for a medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are denied due to lack of evidence showing a direct link between his conditions and service. The claim for asbestos exposure is remanded as additional medical opinion is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for liver tumor, high blood pressure, and hemorrhoids. The claim for VA nonservice-connected disability pension benefits is also denied. The Board has found that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has any current miscarriage residuals or gynecological disabilities.

The Veteran's representative has withdrawn his appeals for the listed conditions and increased rating, effectively dismissing all issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's cause of death and his in-service exposure. A VA opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran’s death was related to service, including his bulk fuel exposure.

Service connection for hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder), and obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.,The Veteran's hypertension is considered to be due to his active service.