Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted entitlement to TDIU from January 23, 2015 to October 16, 2017 based on the aggregate impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluding substantially gainful employment. The Board denied service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), finding the evidence persuasively weighs against any relationship to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a heart condition (coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy), and digestive ulcers, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or PCE, and no nexus between the conditions and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was not sufficient evidence to show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied a rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD and granted service connection for tinnitus, while denying service connection for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, pain dysfunction in the right shoulder, and hypertension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy of both lower extremities, and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions and missing records.

The Board remands the claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation due to service-connected disabilities, as additional development is needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension as a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error requires an adequate medical examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for foot scars and hypertension, as well as remanded the claims for an increased rating for a bilateral foot disability and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for a right and left shoulder disability, but remanded the claim for hypertension due to potential secondary causation by PTSD.

The Board found that new and relevant evidence was not submitted, and denied the claims for service connection for a left leg gunshot wound, diabetes mellitus (DM), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and hypertension (HTN).

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims for PTSD, lumbar spine condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, left foot condition, and right foot condition due to a lack of evidence supporting their direct or secondary relationship to the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA medical opinion to address the appellant's assertions regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their potential role in causing or contributing to the Veteran's death.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating related to hypertension, a breathing condition, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral feet peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and prostate cancer was dismissed due to a lack of timely filing.

The Board denied entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right epididymitis and a compensable evaluation for right ear hearing loss, but remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and service connection for hypertension.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for hypertension and migraine headaches as there is no longer a claim in controversy.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to provide a VA examination and medical opinion on its nature and etiology, as the appellant contends his condition is related to exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The appeal was dismissed due to a procedural defect in the Veteran's submissions, as review of the May 2022 and March 2022 rating decisions could only be sought 'in one review lane at a time.'

The appeal concerning the service connection for right knee, lumbar spine, left knee, and hypertension has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, Parkinsonism, residuals of skin cancer, actinic keratosis, and non-specific dermatitis based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during active military service.