Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA needs to provide a medical opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and Agent Orange exposure, as well as any other relevant factors.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye disability and hypertension, finding no causal link between the disabilities and active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, vision problems, residuals of a stroke, bilateral foot rash (tinea cruris), residuals of tumors (lipomas), loss of sense of smell, multiple joint and bone pain, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, and right hand numbness due to radiation exposure. Additional VA opinions are needed regarding the etiology of lipomas and bilateral foot rash.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for rhinitis, secondary to sleep apnea, is granted. Entitlement to service connection for hypertension, as secondary to service-connected disabilities, is also granted.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for sinusitis, sarcoidosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records and unsuccessful efforts to locate his military service treatment records.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings or service connection, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for any of the issues presented.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service records and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran does not have a current disability of hypertension related to his military service.

The claim of service connection for high blood pressure has been reopened and granted. The claims for bilateral foot disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral elbow disability, obstructive sleep apnea, left varicocele (claimed as testicle growth), and prostate disability have all been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's cataracts are not related to service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's current hypertension is not at least as likely as not caused by in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the onset and causation of the Veteran's hypertension, which is not presumed service-connected. The RO must obtain all relevant medical records and schedule a VA examination for an opinion on whether the hypertension is related to service or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II.,Obstructive sleep apnea is denied as the evidence does not support a connection with service.,Hypertension is denied due to lack of in-service diagnosis and no continuity of symptomatology.,High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) is considered a laboratory finding and not a current disability for VA purposes.,A stomach condition other than irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diverticulitis and diverticulosis is denied as there is no evidence of such a condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential service connection issues, including a need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as secondary to his service-connected hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a more detailed opinion from the VA examiner.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for bronchitis, diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

This decision grants service connection for sleep apnea and TDIU, but denies an increased rating for PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70%.,The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating for PTSD due to his ability to maintain social relationships with family and fellow veterans despite his symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent lumbosacral spine disorder, recurrent hypertension, and prostate condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran is unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, degenerative arthritis of the knees, hypertension, obesity, IVDS with secondary obesity, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The Board has granted a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability prior to September 14, 2018.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection of Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, and kidney cancer due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The issues are remanded as they involve medical determinations that require further development.