Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension aggravated his stroke or any residual thereof. The appeal is currently on hold for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to provide proper notice for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and bilateral vision disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, or hyperlipidemia.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the issues of service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected disabilities have been dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and valvular heart disease. The claim for service connection for valvular heart disease is granted as it was decided on the merits.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and he did not have a pending claim for benefits at the time of his death. Therefore, he is not eligible for nonservice-connected burial benefits.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were not incurred or aggravated in service.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. However, this decision is vacated due to an error in interpretation of evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further development, including a review of the relationship between service-connected PTSD and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes. The claim for PTSD is reopened, but further evidence is needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease with hypertensive heart disease, hypertension, and migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent for the former issue and 10 percent for the latter two issues. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met or nearly approximated in all cases.

The Board has remanded the case for an examination and etiology opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his period of service or is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, as well as whether it is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran also requested a hearing on this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA and OPM records, and scheduling a VA examination for the right shoulder disorder.

The Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea are being remanded for additional development to determine their etiology, including whether they are related to service-connected disabilities or herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of current disabilities or in-service events that would support the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claims for hypercholesterolemia, an allergy to IV contrast material, dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertension, coronary atherosclerosis, and atrial fibrillation were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or due to radiation exposure. The Board found that the Veteran did not have any current disability related to his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and the provision of a statement of the case on his GSW residuals claim.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for heart disease and hypertension due to incomplete records. The Veteran is required to provide copies of any private treatment records from Dr. A.S. and Dr. K.N.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and inaccurate histories used in previous opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims for respiratory disability, hypertension, and bilateral knee disabilities are being reviewed with new medical opinions.