Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for essential hypertension, finding that it was not present during service or within one year of separation and is not related to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the claims for acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic sinusitis, and sleep apnea as a result of exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's private doctor records are needed, and VA examinations are required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for high cholesterol, hypertension, and thyroid condition are denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for GERD and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and headaches, finding that they are not proximately due to or the result of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and the need for further examination. The claims will be reconsidered after obtaining additional medical records and verifying stressful events during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims as they involve issues of service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The remand requires additional medical examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has conceded the Veteran's current diagnoses of hypertension, cardiomyopathy/congestive heart failure (CHF), and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. The Veteran contends that his cardiovascular disabilities were incurred in or are the result of his active duty service. However, a VA examiner concluded that the Veteran did not have coronary artery disease due to normal coronary arteries found in 2004 and 2011. An addendum opinion is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's coronary artery disease.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for coronary artery disease due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including left hand arthritis, hypertension, residuals of a head injury, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), and tension headaches. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all outstanding records and schedule VA examinations for the appropriate conditions.

The Veteran's widow is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for loss of balance due to lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection for a right knee sprain and an evaluation higher than 20 percent for left shoulder rotator cuff tear. The hypertension claim is denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability and hypertension are granted for the entire appeal period.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities due to the possibility of relevant SSA records not being included in the claims file.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all appeals.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for COPD, hypertension, and bladder cancer due to exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection remain remanded.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, sleep apnea, obesity, vision impairment (astigmatism), and high cholesterol. The appeals are allowed to this extent.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration and worker's compensation claims.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability and TBI, but granted service connection for tinnitus.,Service connection was granted for acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and hypertension.