Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection of the cause of the Veteran's death, but denied the claim due to lack of entitlement under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis is found to be the primary cause of his current chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular conditions (including coronary artery disease and hypertension), sleep apnea, right lower extremity femur fracture, left lower extremity femur fracture, anxiety disorder NOS, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and back condition involving degenerative joint disease.,The Veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis is found to be the primary cause of his current cardiovascular conditions (including coronary artery disease and hypertension), sleep apnea, right lower extremity femur fracture, left lower extremity femur fracture, anxiety disorder NOS, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and back condition involving degenerative joint disease.,The Veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis is found to be the primary cause of his current sleep apnea, right lower extremity femur fracture, left lower extremity femur fracture, anxiety disorder NOS, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and back condition involving degenerative joint disease.,The Veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis is found to be the primary cause of his current right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis is found to be the primary cause of his current anxiety disorder NOS, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and back condition involving degenerative joint disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and pulmonary disorder to consider whether herbicide exposure during Thailand service warrants presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further examination to determine its etiology. His PTSD rating remains under review.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest within one year of service discharge and is not otherwise related to his active service. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's cause of death was cardio respiratory arrest, secondary to cerebrovascular accident bleed and stage three hypertension. The Board found that these conditions were not related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, but due to a remand order from the Court, the case is returned to the RO/AOJ for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee chondromalacia were evaluated. The right knee received a 10 percent rating, while the left knee was rated noncompensable due to pain limiting flexion to 90 degrees during flare-ups. The hypertension claim is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinion and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran died from acute coronary insufficiency, which may be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues related to his prostate condition and sleep apnea. The decision also includes a determination that he is eligible for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides and environmental hazards, as well as the inextricably intertwined secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's mitral valvular disease with prolapse and +1 mitral regurgitation was not present during active service, is not otherwise related to service, including his presumed exposure to herbicides therein, nor is it due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for this condition has been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed before a decision can be made on the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the right knee, left knee, and posttraumatic muscle tension headaches were incurred in service.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's medical records, including from his VA treatment facilities and National Guard/Army Reserve service. The appeal is being remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete military personnel records and will provide further action as requested.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for various conditions, including hypertension, psychiatric disorders, lung issues, head trauma, sleep apnea, headaches, and several other conditions. The Board has remanded the case due to a request for a videoconference hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and assigned a 10 percent disability rating. The Veteran's claims for hematuria and left renal mass have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, skin condition, hypertension, and residuals of colon surgery have been denied. The Board finds that further examination is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.