Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability are not service-connected as they did not manifest to a compensable degree within the one-year presumptive period or continuity of symptomatology is not established.,Service connection for a pulmonary/respiratory disability was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to in-service exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted with a 10% rating. The ratings for acne rosacea and bunionectomy are remanded due to the need for further examination during an active period of flare-up.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and for further development of his service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of sufficient medical evidence to make a decision on these matters. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to address the current nature and etiology of his asserted stroke with residual ataxia, hypertension, and encephalopathy with amyloid angiopathy.

The Veteran's cause of death was a ruptured abdominal aneurysm, but the Board found that his hypertension and kidney disease did not contribute to his death. The conditions were not service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder contributed substantially and materially to his death, which was caused by acute respiratory failure due to hypertension. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Board has remanded the claims of hypertension and left hamstring strain for additional development, including consideration of recent VA examination reports.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and an initial rating of 10 percent for hypertension, both found to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and medical inquiry into the claim of service connection for heart disease. The issue of hypertension is also inextricably intertwined with the heart disease claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened. The claims for hypertension and COPD have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection for lung cancer is denied as the condition did not manifest within one year post-service. Effective dates are granted for major depressive disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's arthritis, left shoulder disability, and other joint disabilities are not service-connected as they did not manifest during or within one year after service.,Service connection for a left shoulder disability was denied because the Veteran did not have a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The effective date for the higher evaluation of DDD of the lumbar spine was not earlier than June 21, 2012.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition, finding that the Veteran's current heart conditions are not etiologically related to his active service and specifically noting that there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and pancreatitis as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records, specifically SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran must provide updated VA and private treatment records, and the SSA must be contacted for any relevant records.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left knee and foot disabilities, right knee disability, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, chronic liver disease, pancreatitis, atherosclerotic renal disease (chronic kidney disease), diabetes mellitus type II, psychiatric disorders, headaches, and sleep apnea. The decision was based on the absence of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a tremor disorder as secondary to PTSD due to inadequate opinions in the September 2015 VA examination. Additional evidence is needed, including verification of duty status during April 2002 when he was treated for hypertension, and addendum opinions from the VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding various service-connected disabilities, as well as for additional records to be obtained. The claims are not related to a specific exposure basis or the PACT Act.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the cases of hypertension and inguinal hernia due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's National Guard service.

Service connection for hypertension/high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and TMJ condition is denied.,Service connection for joint pain in the neck and bilateral foot condition with ankle pain is remanded.