Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD and 40 percent for lumbosacral strain, but denied service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more that required continuous medication for control.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral restless leg syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic headaches, hypertension, and right lower extremity radiculopathy to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for pulmonary hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, but denied service connection for lead poisoning and carbon monoxide poisoning. The Board also denied a compensable initial disability rating for hypertension and an increased initial disability rating for lumbosacral strain.

The Board granted readjudication of the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and relevant evidence being submitted after the prior denial.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus as further development is needed to determine the onset of these conditions during periods of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Board granted service connection for conjunctivitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected dry eye syndrome, finding that there is an approximate balance of evidence regarding its etiology.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions, including right foot bone fractures, gout of the lower extremities, high blood pressure, and others, was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all claims except his hypertension claim.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease as secondary to hypertension due to an inadequate VA examination and potential outstanding relevant VA treatment records.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error by ensuring an adequate VA medical opinion is obtained regarding the Veteran's exposure to Camp Lejeune water contamination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted, while a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. Several service connection claims are remanded.

The Board granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and assigned a 20 percent evaluation, but denied service connection for osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, neurocognitive disorder with Alzheimer's, hypertension, and TDIU.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date and increased ratings, as well as a TDIU claim, to obtain outstanding Social Security Administration records.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis, finding that the evidence is in at least approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain with upper extremity nerve issues and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but denied service connection for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and atherosclerotic heart disease based on presumed exposure to herbicides. Erectile dysfunction was also granted as secondary to the service-connected hypertension. Hand tremors were denied.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, low back disability, left sciatic radicular pain and paresthesia of left leg, bilateral elbow disability, and respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea) with nodules in lungs. The claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder, service connection for generalized anxiety disability, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss were remanded.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension and obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple conditions due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for bradycardia, service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, abscess of the brain (syndrome that causes strokes with residuals manifested by scars), and hypertension due to further development needed.