Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and requests for additional information.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is granted, and the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims are also being remanded to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran is seeking to reopen several service connection claims related to herbicide exposure. These claims have been remanded due to outstanding medical records and further examination.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, PTSD, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be related to his period of service or a service-connected disability. His PTSD claim was also denied as there is no evidence he has the condition. Erectile dysfunction was found not to warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is denied for a bilateral knee disability, hypertension, insomnia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for asthma, hypertension, and a kidney disorder.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches are remanded as new evidence has been submitted.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding that no service-connected disability was either the principal or a contributory cause of the Veteran’s death. The evidence did not support presumptive service connection due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, finding no evidence of a direct relationship to service or service-connected cervical spondylosis. Service connection was granted for hypertension, with the preponderance of evidence supporting its onset during active duty training.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied due to lack of evidence supporting the claimed conditions or their relationship to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the VA examination related to the Veteran's hypertension is inadequate and requires a new examination. The Veteran must be provided with an updated VA examination to determine if his hypertension is etiologically related to his service, including elevated blood pressure readings during active duty.

All service connection claims have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show that his diastolic pressure was predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Veteran's appeals for tinnitus, bladder disability, skin disability, loss of teeth, chronic pain syndrome, blood clot on lungs, hypertension, and permanent incapacity were dismissed. The claims for service connection for left knee and left ankle disabilities are reopened but further development is needed due to the complexity of the issues.

The Veteran's appeal of his claims for service connection for high blood pressure, ischemic heart disease, stroke, right-sided weakness in the right foot, and right-sided weakness in the right hand has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Type II Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypothyroidism due to potential in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's service records indicate he had service in Thailand but not Vietnam. Further verification is needed regarding his claimed service in Vietnam and any exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to his in-service condition or due to his service-connected mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation. The evidence does not support a secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a left ankle injury, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension due to lack of evidence establishing a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.