Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus under the PACT Act. The Veteran's kidney and bilateral eye disabilities were also granted as secondary to his now-service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for acid reflux, hypertension, and heart disability as well as a TDIU due to further development needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for adrenal gland tumor, hypertension, enlarged node of the breast, congestive heart failure, kidney disability, pulmonary edema, cerebrovascular accident, Conn's disease, and paralysis of left lower extremity to obtain a VA examination and opinion.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings for chronic kidney disease with hypertension and right knee disability, as well as remanded the claim for a higher rating for right knee disability prior to November 11, 2021.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and residuals of prostate cancer due to further development needed regarding exposure to non-herbicide agent contaminants at Fort Dix.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and a right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including chloracne, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, major depressive disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and a kidney disability, to obtain further development in accordance with the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and heart condition with residuals, to include as secondary to depression and hearing loss, due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active service, nor were they secondary to any service-connected disability.

The Board remands the claims for further evidentiary development and to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, cervical spine condition, and hypertension based on the evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and prostate cancer on a direct basis, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus (flat feet) as it was not aggravated by service. The issues of back disability, hypertension, and right ankle disability were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the matters for additional development, including obtaining any outstanding private or VA treatment records and readjudicating the claims based on all evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, chest pain, heart condition, bilateral hip strain, and left shoulder disability. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened.

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

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that hypertension, which contributed to his death, began during active service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act, due to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and GERD, both on a direct basis. The skin condition claim was remanded.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal had already been granted.