Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating during the period on appeal.,The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities were rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5262-5260, effective March 5, 2020. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion was no worse than 0 to 95 degrees during flare-ups, with no muscle atrophy or instability.,The criteria for a higher rating were not met as there is no evidence showing diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or that the Veteran had a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause and aggravation of sleep apnea, specifically in relation to service-connected hypertension and prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, right and left knee disability, bilateral foot disability, and TDIU due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected unspecified neurocognitive disorder condition prior to the promulgation of a decision. The Board has also remanded the claims for entitlement to increased ratings for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastritis.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected and the Board finds it was not caused by or aggravated by his low back disability.,His radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity are both rated at 20 percent, as per the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed hypertension is related to his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and tinnitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected alcohol use disorder and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension, migraines (headaches), and right knee degenerative arthritis due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The remaining claims of service connection for hypertension, kidney disease, COPD, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, vertigo, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal was denied because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed, and good cause has not been shown to accept the late filing.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and left arm disability due to conflicting evidence in his treatment records. The case is sent back for further examination and opinion from an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is dismissed.,Service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II are granted, but the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension requires continuous medication for control but has not manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, nor does he have a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more. As such, the initial compensable rating for hypertension is denied.,The Veteran's CKD has an unclear etiology though suspect HTN and was diagnosed prior to the decision on appeal. The Court noted that secondary service connection should be developed and adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has dismissed all related claims.

The Veteran's death in February 1990 prevented the Appellant from receiving accrued benefits due to her not having a pending claim at that time and filing for accrued benefits more than one year after the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for various conditions and an increased rating for right shoulder disability. The Veteran's appeal is currently under review.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral venous disability, acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as depression and PTSD), erectile dysfunction, hiatal hernia, left knee disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability. The issue of hypertension is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.