Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for retinal disease, hypertension, kidney disease, skin cancer, Parkinson's, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) as these conditions are not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which the Board found not related to service. The other causes of death (coronary artery disease and hypertension) were also not shown to be related to service.

The claims for service connection for hypertension, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and schizophrenia have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The claim for service connection for a headache disorder has been reopened.,A VA opinion in May 2017 indicated that the Veteran's schizophrenia is more likely than not caused by his pyeloplasty for uretero-pelvic junction obstruction, which was aggravated by post-surgical pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, hypertension, and disabilities manifesting in dizziness/syncope and burning in the chest due to exposure to JP-4 jet fuel during service. The issues are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, heart disability, and hypertension. The decision found no evidence of a current disability related to military service or an undiagnosed illness due to service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the issues are referred back to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ). The Veteran had multiple claims pending on appeal including service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral knee strain, costochondritis (claimed as a right-side rib cage injury), bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension. The Board found no current disabilities that meet VA criteria for these conditions.

The claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death was denied because there was no evidence to show that his cause of death (sepsis due to staph aureus bacterium) was related to his military service. The appellant did not submit new and material evidence within one year of the final denial.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 20 percent, as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent.

Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis, hemorrhoids, and PTSD.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, insomnia, hypertension, arthritis of the lumbar spine, and headaches are remanded.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's PTSD effective from October 22, 2008. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's heart disorder and hypertension are not service connected due to lack of evidence showing a relationship with his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension are granted. However, the claim for hypertension is remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine if it is related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, initial rating for ischemic heart disease, effective date for hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of hypertension in service or within one year after discharge. The Veteran did not provide any corroborating evidence to support his contention.

The Board has decided to remand the claims due to insufficient private medical records, which may contain relevant information for the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but these claims are still being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

An initial 10 percent rating for hypertension is granted, but an increased rating is remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination.

The Board has denied service connection for gout, a bilateral knee condition other than gout, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension due to lack of evidence supporting their onset or relationship to service. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension and granted service connection for atherosclerosis. The claims of service connection for abdominal aortic aneurysm and thoracic aorta aneurysm are remanded due to their inextricability with the hypertension issue.