Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's depression is not a separate disability from his PTSD. The right radial nerve paralysis warrants a 50% rating since November 14, 2016. The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left and right ankle disorders, as well as his hypertension, are not service-connected.,His skin disorder is also not service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and dismissed the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The issues of service connection for left wrist cyst, right foot disability, upper respiratory disability, sleep disorder, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, temporomandibular joint disease, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Veteran's initial ratings for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension have been granted, but his scars of the left hip, abdomen, and right index finger remain noncompensable.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's hypertension is not service connected, while his sleep apnea remains under review.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's eye disability, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity.

The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is granted as service-connected, and he receives a separate 20% rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity. Other claims are denied.

The Veteran's left knee brace is not service-connected, and he does not use it to treat any of his other service-connected disabilities. The Board finds no eligibility for a clothing allowance due to the left knee brace.,The Veteran uses a manual wheelchair primarily due to severe effects from multiple service-connected conditions including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and neuropathies. The VAMC's decision was incorrect in concluding that the use of the wheelchair is not related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's high cholesterol, right elbow disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss are all denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.,For the low back disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), the Board has found that additional development is needed due to conflicting evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension secondary to the Veteran's service-connected glomerulonephritis. The claims for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted service connection for tinnitus. Service connection was not granted for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted as the evidence is in equipoise regarding its etiology.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain, left shoulder strain, left trapezius strain, degenerative disc disease (DDD), lumbar spine, generalized pain disorder, hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), acute sinusitis, and migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.,The Board found that there was no medical evidence showing a direct link between any of these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure, as well as the claim for tinnitus. The Veteran's service records confirm his service in Thailand from March 1968 to February 1970 and his alleged exposure to herbicides during that time. However, there is no direct evidence of such exposure. The Board has requested further inquiry through the JSRRC to verify this claim. For hypertension, VA treatment records do not confirm a diagnosis of hypertension. The Veteran's tinnitus claim requires an addendum opinion from a VA audiologist to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to September 14, 2017 and 70 percent thereafter. The appeal for higher ratings remains pending.,Service connection for hypertension was remanded due to insufficient examination addressing the nature and etiology of the condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, lower back disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the RO increased his rating for lumbosacral strain to 40 percent effective March 26, 2012. The Veteran was also granted separate ratings for bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, radiculopathy of both lower extremities, and vertigo. His claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is remanded, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, COPD, OSA, and gastrointestinal disorder have all been denied. The effective date for the award of service connection for tinnitus has also been denied.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including right and left knee conditions, hypertension, PFB, jungle rot, and a skin disorder on the left scalp. The Veteran's reports during his hearing will be considered in determining the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened, but the evidence does not support a grant of service connection in any of these cases.