Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for a right knee disability was denied as there is no current diagnosis of such.,Service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of evidence showing it began during or within one year after service.,Service connection for GERD was denied because there is no evidence linking it to service, and the preponderance of the evidence indicates it did not arise until years after service.,Service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy was denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence supporting such a condition.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, heart condition (hypertension), and hay fever is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, hypertension, heart disability, scars associated with a heart disability, headache disability, and psychiatric disability. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected PTSD, as well as claims for various other disabilities. The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the need for updated medical examinations and opinions regarding the severity of PTSD and the etiology of asthma.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction and a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II due to the need for new examinations.

The Board has restored a 20% rating for the Veteran's residuals of right ankle sprain with degenerative joint disease effective November 17, 2014. The issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for hypertension was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right hand fracture, low back disorder, and hypertension. The Veteran failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in March 2018 and offered no good cause.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), and a bilateral eye disorder due to inadequate medical opinions in the October 2016 VA examinations. The AOJ is required to obtain new opinions addressing whether these conditions are caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no medical evidence supporting a current diagnosis of hearing loss.,The Veteran's claims for radiculopathy of the left upper and right upper extremities, as well as radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a degenerative bones disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been dismissed.,The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, right knee disability, left knee disability, and back disability.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claims for hypertension, prostate condition, and heart condition have been dismissed.

The Board has decided that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's hypertension and heart attack residuals are related to his military service. The records need to be searched for any missing treatment records, including those from Germany, Fort Dix, and private medical centers.

The Veteran's hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and opiate-induced mood disorder are all rated based on their current severity.,The Veteran’s patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes of the left knee, right knee, and cervical spine require further examination to determine appropriate ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for essential hypertension, finding that it did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service and was neither proximately due to nor aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has dismissed all issues as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and arthritis of the ankles, knees, cervical, and thoracolumbar spine as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its related complications, as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding of direct or secondary service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further examination and development due to a lack of medical evidence linking the condition to his active duty service.