Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records from his period of active duty with the Navy Reserves. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and provide a formal finding of unavailability if they cannot be obtained.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to the need for medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxins during service.

The Veteran's service-connected open angle glaucoma is granted. The claim for an increased rating for COPD remains denied, as the severity of his condition does not warrant a higher than 30 percent rating. The Veteran's hypertension is now rated at 10 percent, but no higher.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, OSA, PTSD, and vertigo. The right ankle disability claim is remanded due to a lack of an opinion regarding aggravation during service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted an increased rating to 100 percent effective February 9, 2011. Service connection for hypertension due to aggravation by medication for the service-connected psychiatric disability is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, prostate cancer residual of urinary retention, and erectile dysfunction due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including depression and mood swings, cold weather injuries of the upper and lower extremities, ankle conditions, peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, left hip condition, hypertension, and bilateral teeth condition. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion obtained in December 2020 was insufficient to evaluate the course and progression of the Veteran's hypertension as it pertains to military service. The Board also found a preexisting condition error, requiring a new VA medical opinion. Additionally, due to the PACT Act, a TERA examination is required for the Veteran's claim.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for lumbar spine spondylosis was denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.,Service connection for cervical spine disability, left foot disability (hallux valgus), GERD, headache disability, and hypertension were all denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of lumbar spine spondylosis was denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is not a causal relationship between these conditions and his active service or any related exposure. The evidence does not support a nexus to PTSD or toxic exposures.

The Veteran's GERD is related to her active duty service and the claim for hypertension is remanded due to a lack of VA nexus opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, GERD, and lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,New evidence has been submitted that may support the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and prostate cancer residuals, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of his mental health issues and physical limitations.

The Veteran's claim for hyperlipidemia/dyslipidemia is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure during service is granted.,Service connection for hypertension, recognized under the PACT Act, is granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board denied service connection for heart disorder, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II as the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or near its coastlines, nor was he exposed to herbicide agents. The Board also found no evidence of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has dismissed the claims as there was no valid appeal to review.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or continuous medication with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is denied as the evidence does not show total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted an increased disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher.