Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension has been treated with medication and had blood pressure readings below the threshold for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded as a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no in-service occurrence and no nexus between his current diagnosis of hypertension and his active service.

The Veteran's headaches, abnormal menstrual cycle as secondary to gynecological disability, and increased rating for sinusitis are granted. Service connection for nausea is denied. The Veteran's hypertension is not service connected.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to his death. The claim is moot as veterans' claims do not survive their deaths.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations, as well as a retrospective medical opinion regarding her ability to work prior to July 2, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he died during its pendency.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Dercum's disease, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral hands and feet are not service-connected as they are not related to his active duty service.,Service connection cannot be established for these conditions due to lack of a nexus between the disabilities and service, or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected sinus tachycardia and hypertension have worsened since her last VA examinations in 2012, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension is dismissed. Service connection for IBS, heart disorder, and thyroid disorder as secondary to PTSD with major depressive disorder (MDD) is granted effective June 12, 2009. A TDIU is also granted effective September 2, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.,The Board also found that hypertension was not permanently aggravated by type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, headaches, and a sleep disorder due to incomplete examination reports and missing STRs. The Veteran will be scheduled for examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions and assess the severity of his left foot hallux valgus with osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records, particularly regarding his mood disorder and right knee disability. The issues include service connection requests and rating increases.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, finding that his systolic blood pressure has not predominantly been over 160 and diastolic blood pressure has not predominantly been over 100. The Veteran's hypertension is controlled with continuous medication but does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims are being returned due to inadequate examination reports based on incomplete medical history.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.,For lumbar degenerative joint disease with strain, the Veteran's claim has been remanded as his disability rating may need to be increased.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires medication, has not shown diastolic readings predominantly 100 or more nor systolic readings predominantly 160 or more. Therefore, the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted. The heart condition claim is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.