Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, tension headaches, and an initial compensable rating for an adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The case is remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's respiratory disorder, back disorder, and hypertension are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for further development regarding the Veteran's left knee, right knee, and TDIU claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his already service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and insomnia. The decision is based on a lack of current disability diagnoses that meet VA criteria.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a low back disorder and left leg disorder, but denied all other issues. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as there is no evidence of actual need for such benefits.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs and arthritis of the right foot (including calcaneal spur), and left foot injury are being remanded due to new evidence submitted since previous denials. The claims will be further evaluated based on the Veteran's service history and any potential exposure to Agent Orange or herbicides.

The Board has denied reopening of service connection claims for valvular heart disease and hypertension, but has remanded the claim for pituitary macroadenoma (brain tumor). The Veteran's active duty service is not presumed to have exposed him to herbicides. A VA examination is needed to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension symptoms have not more nearly approximated the criteria for a compensable rating at any time during the appeal period, as his diastolic pressure has consistently been below 100 and his systolic pressure is consistently below 160. The Veteran requires continuous medication to control his blood pressure but does not meet the specific criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had high blood pressure during service and at the time of his 1999 diagnosis for hypertension. The Board found continuity in symptoms (high blood pressure) between discharge from service and the 1999 diagnosis, thus granting service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, hypertension, and PTSD. The Veteran did not have current disabilities for VA purposes related to these conditions, and there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, as the medical expert concluded that his hypertension did not contribute to his cause of death. The appellant's assertion regarding exposure to herbicide agents is also not supported by evidence.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral status post varicose vein stripping, left and right lower extremity saphenous neuralgia, hypertension, and headaches. The decision also remanded several issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to pending claims that could impact the TDIU determination. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded until all service connection and new and material evidence issues are resolved.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, left leg disability (including left knee and right elbow), sleep apnea, and residuals of an oral injury due to lack of a VA examination. The Veteran is requested to provide lay statements and undergo examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran is in need of aid and attendance by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The rating for PTSD remains unchanged, but the Veteran is now eligible for a TDIU due to his overall disability picture.