Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection have also been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Meniere's disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, coronary arteriosclerosis, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to service-connected hearing loss. The claims are being remanded because VA did not provide a medical examination in association with these claims, and there is insufficient evidence to support a full grant of the benefit sought.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hernia, supraventricular arrhythmia, COPD, and hypertension have been granted. The initial rating for hypertension has also been granted at a 10 percent level. Service connection for residuals of broken breastbone, residuals from broken ribs, deviated septum, PTSD, and lumbosacral strain are all remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for a back disability has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a 10% rating, as his blood pressure readings did not consistently exceed the required thresholds. For the back disability, the Board concluded that there is no credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that the current condition is not related to service, including any in-service toxin exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective June 15, 2022, based on his service-connected disabilities. The effective date for the establishment of basic eligibility for DEA benefits is also June 15, 2022.

The Veteran's urinary frequency is due to his service-connected hypertension and diabetes, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition as secondary to those disabilities.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided for the Veteran's cervical and lumbosacral strains, left elbow strain, right elbow strain, and left shoulder impingement are inadequate. The Board also notes that there is no evidence of service connection for hypertension in this decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as additional VA examinations and opinions.

The Board has found that the Veteran is not eligible for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of personal care services. The case is being remanded to obtain an adequate medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services, supervision, or instruction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and cause of death due to weight gain from service-connected disabilities. The TERA memorandum must consider the Veteran's MOS as a petroleum supply specialist, and a new medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's leg pain/edema and hypertension are remanded for further development as the VA opinions obtained were inadequate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment as of March 15, 2022. A TDIU was granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, which is secondary to his service-connected hypertension and kidney disease. The case was remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has identified errors in the duty to assist and remands the claims for further development, including obtaining private medical records and researching whether the Veteran's service on USS NEOSHO exposed him to herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, CAD, and Parkinson's disease, render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted his TDIU claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death. The AOJ will obtain a new VA opinion on this matter.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of various conditions has been dismissed without prejudice due to their death.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as incurred in combat.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hypertension does not warrant a higher than noncompensable rating.,The Veteran's sleep apnea may be service-connected due to its onset or aggravation by his service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, and PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder as secondary to his service-connected back disability.