Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for PTSD and some of his other claims are dismissed. The diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction claims are remanded.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is necessary to address the onset and progression of the Veteran's diabetes and hypertension. The claims are REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, tremors, and peripheral neuropathy due to potential service connection based on exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's in-service exposure is presumed.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not linked to active service or secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's hypertension has worsened since his last VA examination in February 2013, and a new medical evaluation is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's hypertension and lumbosacral strain with arthritis were remanded for further evaluation. The SMC issue was also remanded due to the inextricability of the issues.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and an effective date prior to April 4, 2014, for a 70% rating of PTSD. The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease and facet arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including service connection for various conditions and evaluations. The appellant is seeking to have her application as the claimant substituted due to her spouse's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus (secondary to PTSD), hypertension (secondary to PTSD), asthma, and a right foot disability were denied. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of left ankle fracture was granted with a 10% rating effective July 31, 2008. Service connection for PTSD was granted with a 50% rating effective March 26, 2014. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to March 26, 2014 was also granted.

The Veteran's hypertension requires continuous medication and has a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is remanded for additional development, including obtaining records from Atlantic Occupational Health and Kmart.

The Veteran's hypertension and stroke are denied as not attributable to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension was denied. The claim of service connection for atrial fibrillation is remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for a more thorough rationale.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) contributed to his death from intracerebral hemorrhage, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Veteran's right shoulder, left hip, and bilateral knee disabilities are granted service connection. Service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to a lack of VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran is also requested to provide any additional pertinent evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and records. The issues of service connection are not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service records show episodes of nose bleeds and dizziness related to high blood pressure, which may be linked to his current diagnosis of hypertension. For PTSD, the Board found the VA examination inadequate and remanded for further opinion.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for coronary artery disease (CAD) with aortocoronary bypass and service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction (ED) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.,The Veteran's claim for total rating based on individual unemployability is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including foot disability, toe numbness and tingling, hypertension, chronic edema, erectile dysfunction, left leg neuropathy, and depression. The VA will obtain his treatment records from 1970 to 2000, schedule him for examinations, and provide medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected major depressive and generalized anxiety disorders.