Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for depressive disorder with alcohol disorder is granted, and the issues of service connection for macular degeneration (on a new and material basis), hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, skin disorder, onychomycosis, residuals of right index finger disability, and GERD are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected conditions, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted, and he is currently receiving a 50 percent rating for the disability. The RO also granted service connection for PTSD as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to have been present in service or for many years thereafter, nor is it the result of any incident occurring during his military service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his hypertension and headaches.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent evaluation, the minimum compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including colon cancer and related issues, were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder condition, left foot condition, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are not service-connected as they did not manifest in service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA medical opinion to determine if it is related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the TDIU issue remains inextricably intertwined with this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea are related to his service, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is found to be related to service, and his HTN is found to be proximately due to his cystic kidneys. The heart disorder is also found to be proximately due to the Veteran's HTN.,The Veteran has a psychiatric disorder that is proximately due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining an opinion from a toxicologist regarding potential herbicide exposure and examining the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension and found that new and material evidence has been received. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension will now be adjudicated on its merits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo and is considering multiple other claims, including those related to sleep apnea, Peyronie's disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, liver condition, COPD, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and a chronic disability related to pre-diabetes and hyperglycemia. The Veteran has not met the criteria for service connection in all cases.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension claim, specifically addressing his in-service nosebleed and blood pressure reading.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, prostate cancer, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The claim for bilateral eye disorder was reopened but not granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of hypertension and providing an SOC on issues related to effective dates and disability ratings.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD and hypertension has been granted, with the PTSD being secondary to his hypertension. The initial rating for hypertension remains at 10 percent. Service connection for depression is also granted as secondary to hypertension. However, TDIU is not addressed in this decision.