Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include unspecified anxiety disorder, is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate condition, to include prostate cancer, is granted.,Service connection for a sleep condition is denied.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability is denied.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disability is denied.,Service connection for hypertension is denied.,Service connection for rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability during the period of active service or within one year after separation. The evidence showed no treatment for these conditions in service and only occasional mentions of elevated blood pressure readings.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disability and hypertension, finding that the conditions pre-existed military service and did not worsen during service.,Service connection was also denied for hypertension as secondary to medications.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for diabetes mellitus, type II and its complications, as well as various eye disabilities, heart conditions, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders. The remand is due to the need to verify the Veteran’s reported exposure to herbicides while in Panama.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin rash other than prurigo nodularis, and for increased ratings for hypertension with headaches and prurigo nodularis of the arms and hands were denied. The Veteran was granted a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance for the purchase of automobile adaptive equipment due to his service-connected lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine its onset, relationship to service, and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of Ischemic Heart Disease, hypertension, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings on multiple conditions, including prostate cancer, shoulder disabilities, high blood pressure, hepatitis C, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, knee instability, ankle disabilities, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension, which he has been taking medication for since at least April 2015, is rated as 10 percent disabling effective February 6, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remands and the need for more thorough VA medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has remanded several issues including increased ratings for hearing loss and PTSD, effective date claims, and service connection claims. The Veteran's appeal is currently pending.

The Veteran's hypertension is remanded due to potential service connection based on herbicide exposure, and his CAD rating is remanded for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection claims, rating determinations, and the need for special monthly compensation based on the Veteran's need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hypertension was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, as it is unclear if there is a current diagnosis and whether it is related to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of foot numbness, and the Board finds that it is less likely than not related to his service-connected left ankle strain.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to incomplete examination and lack of evidence on record.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and hypertension, finding no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The acquired psychiatric disability was found to be related to service.,Service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a bilateral eye disability, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disorder, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and bilateral foot disability. The reasons include outstanding VA treatment records, need for addendum opinions on hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disorder, and bilateral foot disability, and remand for an examination to clarify lumbar radiculopathy.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining claims on appeal are remanded.