Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection was granted for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus. The Board found in favor of the Veteran based on the presence of current disability and symptomatology related to his service-connected condition.,The effective date for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus was denied as there was no evidence of a claim prior to August 14, 2012.,An initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,A higher than 70 percent rating for PTSD was denied as there were no additional symptoms or complications beyond those already established by service connection.,The Board found that the Veteran had not provided new and material evidence to reopen his claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD or DM, and due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted from April 20, 2006.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions and need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical opinions regarding his ability to work, and further development of federal personnel records and SSA disability records.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but remanded the issue of service connection for asthma due to a lack of clarity in the medical opinions provided.

The Veteran's hypertension, which was initially diagnosed in 1999 and granted service connection for in August 2013, is currently rated at a noncompensable level. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support an increase to a 10 percent rating due to the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, respiratory disability (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea), hypertension, hemorrhoids, and bilateral intention tremor of hands have been denied.,The Veteran's respiratory disability was granted an initial non-compensable rating from December 15, 2015 onwards.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 4, 2013.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal prior to the issuance of a decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for chronic cough and respiratory disorder, exercised-induced asthma, unexplained infertility due to burn pit exposure, residual scar of the right upper back status post excision of compound nevus, contact dermatitis, left foot ingrown toenails, and right foot ingrown toenails have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Raynaud’s syndrome has been granted. The Board found that her Raynaud’s syndrome is related to service exposure to burn pits.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability, left knee disability, hypertension, seizure disability, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need to address the issue of service connection for hypertension in an SSOC.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, bilateral shoulder disability, hypertension, brain condition, neurological impairment of the breast and nipples, and mental condition are all granted.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension. The issues of entitlement to service connection for headaches, major depressive disorder, and diabetes are remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, a sleep disorder including obstructive sleep apnea, and various other conditions have been granted. The decision also remands several rating decisions.

The Veteran's appeals on various service connection claims have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for updated medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) with his service-connected conditions.