Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her right and left knee disabilities, PTSD, and hypertension. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease was granted an 80% rating from February 29, 2016 onwards. Prior to this date, the condition did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, left inguinal pain, and right hand cellulitis as the Veteran did not have a current disability at any time during the pendency of his claims.

The Veteran's hypertension and GERD have been rated based on their current manifestations. The Board has found no basis for a compensable evaluation prior to September 24, 2015 or higher than 10 percent from that date. The issue of entitlement to a compensable initial evaluation for GERD is remanded due to the submission of additional relevant evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted on September 9, 2011 when he had a combined disability rating of 80%. The Board denied an earlier effective date as the claim is based on established service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent evaluation, but no higher, for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal for all issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for hypertension, left stomach scar, and allergic rhinitis. The case is being remanded to consider additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all listed conditions have been dismissed as the claims were withdrawn by her in June 2013. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a neck condition, left shoulder strain with degenerative joint disease, left upper extremity condition, right upper extremity condition, and left leg condition are being remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep disorder (including sleep apnea) and hypertension due to potential in-service onset or aggravation. The Veteran reported having sleep problems shortly after discharge from service, and his wife testified about gasping and breathing stops during sleep. Service records show a high blood pressure reading in 1970. Further medical examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and requests that VA attempts to obtain any missing service treatment records from Winn Army Community Hospital, Camp Casey, and the National Personnel Records Center.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left wrist disorder, left arm disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension are granted as these conditions are found to have originated during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) were not shown to be related to service. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension has been remanded due to the need for updated medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, cataracts, and vertigo. The cases are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and left hand and elbow numbness secondary to ulnar neuropathy. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's annual VA clothing allowance for the year 2014 due to use of a motorized wheelchair (a Permobil Power Wheelchair) is being remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine if his wheelchair tends to wear or tear his clothing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, conduct a psychiatric examination using the DSM-5 criteria, and determine if sleep apnea is related to his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a stroke as secondary to her service-connected hypertension.