Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (claimed as skin sensitivity) and remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, a right wrist laceration, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the Veteran's pre-existing condition not being aggravated by noise exposure during active duty. Service connection for hypertension is remanded as there was inadequate medical opinion and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service, including as due to exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.

The claim of service connection for hypertension is reopened, but the issue of whether it is related to service-connected anxiety disorder remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including low back strain and hypertension. The claims are remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and right kidney removal. The Veteran's request to reopen the claim for these conditions was successful. Service connection is also granted for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities. Additionally, the Veteran is now eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, cardiovascular disease other than hypertension, left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and a sleep disorder. The cases are remanded to obtain VA examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and cerebrovascular accident/stroke have been reopened. The Board has remanded these claims due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, aplastic anemia, and kidney disease due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The VA is instructed to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s sleep apnea.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for low back disability is granted.,Service connection for sleep disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all denied.

The Board has decided to remand several cases due to the receipt of additional medical evidence. The Veteran is required to provide information about all healthcare providers who have treated him for his disabilities, and VA will attempt to obtain these records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating of chronic allergic rhinitis and hypertension due to procedural errors in previous decisions. The Veteran's symptoms are being evaluated, as well as whether his current conditions are related to his military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for OSA, higher initial evaluations for bilateral ankle disabilities, and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for right and left ankle disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, low back disability, and hernia as there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension and GERD are not service connected as secondary to his PTSD.,Service connection for prostate cancer is denied, with an effective date of July 2, 2010.

The Veteran's appeals for left heel spurs, right heel spurs, and hypertension have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,Tinnitus has been granted as service connected.,PTSD has been granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, granted for some conditions, and remanded for others. The appeal is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100% rating for depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The appellant's STRs and records from his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA need to be verified.

The Board has remanded the claims for exercise-induced asthma, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as diarrhea and stomach problems), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and short term memory loss due to insufficient examination reports and lack of consideration of the Veteran's lay statements.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and skin cancer. The remaining issues have been remanded due to lack of evidence regarding radiation exposure.