Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his military service. The July 2015 VA examination concluded that the Veteran’s hypertension is not related to his service-connected anxiety disorder or any other period of service.

The Board denied service connection for right knee disability, heart disability, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type 2 as the evidence did not establish a direct relationship to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, which is claimed as secondary to PTSD and/or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is able to perform his daily activities independently.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus II, and narcolepsy due to insufficient etiology opinions in the November 2011 VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded as there is insufficient evidence or further examination needed to determine the current severity of his conditions, their etiology, and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disability, including allergic dermatitis and xerosis cutis, is confirmed. The Board also granted service connection for this condition. Other issues are remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and a neurological condition of the right upper extremity including carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's exposure to herbicides is presumed.,Service connection was also denied for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and the need for a new VA examination.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, but denied for cervical spine DJD, hypertension, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left arm disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder. The TBI, equilibrium disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease claims are also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder and TDIU due to unresolved medical questions regarding the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and left wrist disabilities. The claims of service connection for atrial fibrillation, hypertension, head and neck cancer, upper extremity neuropathy, and lower extremity neuropathy due to herbicide exposure are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a more recent VA examination to assess its current severity.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of low back strain, rhinitis, and hypertension for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed due to missing VA medical records and an inadequate review of his claims file.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of ischemic heart disease and hypertension, including as secondary to herbicide exposure. As a result, the cases are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and bilateral shoulder disorders are not related to service, but has remanded for further development.

Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and anemia. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service is presumed to cause these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, which requires insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities. The Board found no evidence to warrant an increase in the rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to outstanding medical records and examination needs.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension with obesity are remanded due to a lack of a VA examination, and because the nature and etiology of these conditions need further clarification.