Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for his service-connected hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support either claim.

The Board denied service connection for high blood pressure or hypertension and sleep disturbance, to include sleep apnea, as the evidence of record does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran withdrew all pending appeals as he was now rated 100% effective March 13, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, carotid artery disease blockage with surgery, peripheral arterial disease, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and anxiety and depression as not being related to the Veteran's active duty or any herbicide exposure.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, chronic kidney disease (also claimed as renal toxicity), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to contaminated Camp Lejeune waters. Hyperlipidemia was denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a need for VA examinations to explore their etiologies, particularly in relation to potential toxic exposures during service.

The Board remands the claims for higher initial ratings for hypertension due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his diabetes.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of hypertension, as it needs an opinion on whether the Veteran's condition is related to his exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and a right knee condition, but reopened the claim for right ear hearing loss. All other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder and remanded the claims for service connection for a sinus condition, entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis with bone spurs, and service connection for hypertension.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for idiopathic intracranial hypertension to obtain a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the condition and in-service exposure to toxins.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and colitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for kidney disease and an increased rating for hearing loss due to untimeliness of the Veteran's appeal, while remanding the claims for service connection for hypertension and a neck disability for further development.

The Board remands the matter for an updated Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) memo and a medical opinion to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and hypertension, and remanded the claim for increased rating for right knee joint osteoarthritis, limitation of extension.

The Board granted a rating of 10 percent for hypertension and denied ratings in excess of 30 percent prior to June 7, 2021, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter for hypertensive heart disease.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea as secondary to tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, and denied initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for supraventricular tachycardia and right great toe gout.

The appeal regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed, but the Veteran's claims for direct service connection for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension were granted. The claim for service connection for GERD was remanded.