Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence having been received since a previous denial.

The Board denied the claim for an earlier effective date before August 17, 2010, for a TDIU.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for the service-connected hypertension, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted an initial increased rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as the Veteran's systolic pressure was predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension due to a need for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another individual due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as it was caused by the Veteran's service-connected skin disabilities. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, and bilateral upper and lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to presumed herbicide exposure under the PACT Act.

The Board granted service connection for pulmonary nodules and remanded the claims for hypertension, thyroid nodules, valvular heart disease, cataracts, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to missing records and inadequate opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for kidney cancer and hypertension, to include as secondary to kidney cancer, due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's TERA exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection and increased rating claims, resulting in the dismissal of these matters without prejudice.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and remanded claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension.

The appeal for service connection for tophi right index finger was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all claims except his hypertension claim.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for increased disability ratings and service connection for certain conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a left knee disability, bilateral hip disability, back disability, bilateral leg disability, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disability, as there has not been substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board granted service connection for right hip degenerative arthritis and an increased rating of 10 percent, but no higher, prior to April 25, 2008, for the right knee condition. Other claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for a seizure condition, finding it to be related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board remands the case for a new VA examination to determine the relationship between the reported loss of bladder and bowel sphincter control and the service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right lower extremity disability, psychiatric disorder, and hypertension as further development is needed.