Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid gland disease and PTSD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been granted, but a remand is required to obtain an opinion on its etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for hypertension, including exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is also being considered as it may aggravate his hypertension.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension is granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids is denied. An earlier effective date prior to June 15, 2012 for service connection of hemorrhoids is also denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and urinary problem (including a prostate disability) are remanded for further examination to determine their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, as there is insufficient evidence regarding the preexistence of these conditions or their association with Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and chronic renal disease secondary to prostate cancer due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. Specifically, a new opinion is needed on whether these conditions are related to presumed herbicide exposure during service or to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hip disability, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, pelvic disability, headaches, and depression. The decision also remanded issues related to a rating increase for epilepsy and SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale provided in a previous VA opinion regarding his hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depressive disorder. The claims for hypertension and neck disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, abdominal aortic aneurysm, right shoulder degenerative joint disease, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, thoracolumbar spine degenerative joint disease, left knee arthritis with left leg shin splints, and right knee arthritis with right leg shin splints. The Veteran will be provided additional VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart condition that resulted in his death, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) that the Veteran’s heart condition was either caused by or aggravated by his service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including a chronic back condition, hypertension, diverticulitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal polyps, hemorrhoids, constipation, urinary retention, and anemia. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of onset in service or relationship to service.

The Veteran's right knee gout was granted a disability rating of 60 percent effective January 11, 2018. His hypertension and hepatitis B were both granted increased ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis, a muscle disorder, a respiratory disorder, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability. Service connection for a left hip disability is denied.

The Board dismissed appeals for higher ratings for left shoulder strain and the residuals of left knee arthroplasty. The claim for service connection for hypertension was granted, but the right shoulder disability and lumbar spine disability were denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, headaches, and sinus disorder. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was granted a 50% rating.