Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating evaluation for hearing loss, hypertension, left knee scar, right knee tricompartmental degenerative arthritis, arthritis - hands, fingers, shoulder, hips, knees and right clavicle, insomnia, low back pain, numbness in arms, or right shoulder condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure, with a presumption of association.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is at least as likely as not incurred in service and directly related to his military service, thus granting the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's pituitary adenoma, gynecomastia, hypothyroidism, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), hypogonadism, and upper gastrointestinal (GI) ulcer with hemorrhaging are all granted as service-connected due to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him wheelchair bound and in need of nursing home care, regular aid and attendance to prepare his meals, assist with bathing and hygiene needs, and manage medication. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance but dismissed the claim for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate as moot.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 16, 2020 for the grant of service connection for hypertension is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is also denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected on a direct basis.,ED due to PTSD and hypertension is also granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, sterility, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, and migraine have been remanded due to the need for further review of the evidence.,Claims for cervical strain, lumbar strain, right knee condition, left knee condition, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis due to unclear causation.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, sterility, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, and migraine have been remanded due to the need for further review of the evidence.,Claims for cervical strain, lumbar strain, right knee condition, left knee condition, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions and assigned ratings effective February 12, 2014. The appellant is eligible for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the April 2020 rating decision.

Service connection for a headache disability and hypertension has been granted.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and hemorrhoids to include as secondary to GERD have also been granted.,The earlier effective date claims for left knee instability and right shoulder disability were dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require the need for regular aid and attendance, as he is capable of performing most activities of daily living with assistance from his informal caretaker.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, with the Board finding that his history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more warrants this rating.

The Veteran's claims for compensable evaluations for various foot conditions and hypertension are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, right and left foot degenerative arthritis, right and left hallux rigidus, and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety disorder, GERD, hypertension, and IBS. The diagnoses were established based on current medical records and the Veteran's reports of symptoms during service.,Service connection is granted as there is no conflicting evidence or opinions against these claims.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 10, 2013 for the addition of the Veteran's spouse as his dependent to his award of VA disability compensation. The issue of whether the debt in the amount of $19,696.58 was properly created and is valid remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluations for gynecomastia and hypertension were denied. The claim for service connection for alopecia areata was remanded.,Service connection for gynecomastia, hypertension, and alopecia areata (claimed as hair loss) were addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of hypertension and service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and analysis.