Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of hypertension, left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, right shoulder strain, right lateral epicondylitis, right ankle strain, upper airway resistance syndrome, and PTSD prior to the Board's decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral knee disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status due to service-connected disabilities, but SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension secondary to PTSD, and chronic kidney disease secondary to hypertension has been granted. The Veteran is also receiving a 70 percent disability rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disability, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease of the upper extremities, and peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service. The AOJ is instructed to schedule VA examinations for the Veteran to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria and he was still capable of performing light physical and sedentary work.

The Board has granted the reopening of the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. However, it denied the claims for secondary service connection for allergic rhinitis, asthma, COPD, esophageal stricture, and dysphagia to his service-connected non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Board denied service connection for low back, right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities. Service connection was also denied for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and a stomach condition.,Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and depression) secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease (IBS/GERD), hypertension, fatigue, and various knee and elbow disabilities has been denied as the evidence does not support the presence of these conditions during service or their current existence.

The Board has determined that the service-connected cardiovascular disorders, including hypertension and microvascular coronary disease with hypertension, contributed to the Veteran's death. As a result, service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an increased disability rating for prostate cancer have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for kidney/renal cancer, metastatic brain cancer, metastatic cancer of the spine, and hypertension (HTN).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension and diabetes are related to his military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The VA examiner did not provide an opinion on whether the Veteran’s exposure to ionizing radiation in service resulted in his current diagnoses of hypertension and diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to non-compliance with previous directives and erroneous advice from the RO. The cases are being returned for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions, particularly in relation to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of his address.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis in multiple joints to include lumbosacral spine, cervical spine, and bilateral wrists; an eye disability (cataracts); a CVA; chronic kidney disease; hypertension; diabetes mellitus, type II; peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities; peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities; and CAD. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for arthritis in multiple joints.

The Board has remanded for further development and opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claims, including those related to toxin exposure at Giessen Army Depot in Germany.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the R-1 rate for special aid and attendance prior to October 3, 2017, and SMC at the R-2 rate thereafter. The decision is based on his service-connected disabilities including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's hypertension prior to August 3, 2015 required continuous use of medication for control but did not meet the criteria for a separate compensable rating. The Board found that his acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) was not related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or within a year after separation, and it is not related to service.,Major depressive disorder is granted with a rating of 70 percent but no higher. The Veteran has symptoms such as suicidal ideation, neglect of personal hygiene, and near-continuous panic or depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no recognized disease associated with herbicide exposure, and the condition did not manifest during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate condition was denied as there is no recognized disease associated with herbicide exposure, and the condition did not manifest during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted based on a currently diagnosed psychiatric disability that is presumed to be related to his military service due to Vietnam-era service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted as there is evidence suggesting the condition began in service.