Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's asthma, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, and left hip condition are not service-connected as they did not begin during active service or are not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome is not service-connected as it was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period; continuity of symptomatology is not established; and the disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period; continuity of symptomatology is not established; and the disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's left hip condition is not service-connected as it was not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and was not noted in service with attributable continuity of symptomatology; and there is no evidence that the current disability is related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection is not granted because the Veteran did not have a chronic condition during or within one year after service that could be presumed due to exposure. The conditions were first diagnosed decades after separation.

The Board has granted effective earlier dates of June 3, 2020 for the award of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus with hypertension and related peripheral neuropathies. The decision is based on exposure to herbicide agents during service at U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act and also secondary to his service-connected PTSD with AUD, leading to an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and GERD secondary to sinusitis due to incomplete or insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sinusitis, hypertension, and left ventricular hypertrophy (secondary to hypertension) have been granted. However, the claim for sinusitis is denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, hypertension, sinusitis, and upper respiratory infections were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after his service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's hypertension was found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his TDIU claim was granted due to service-connected PTSD and prostate cancer impairing his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to re-adjudicate the claims for service connection for various disabilities. The claims are now remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's 10 percent rating for hypertension was restored effective April 1, 1991 after the Board found that the January 1991 rating decision incorrectly applied regulations and failed to consider sustained improvement in his disability.

Service connection is granted for coronary artery disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, hypertension, and rheumatoid arthritis as due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,Service connection is denied for hypercholesterolemia. Service connection is granted for bronchiectasis, restrictive lung disease (sarcoidosis), residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, sleep apnea, and COPD as due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents or as secondary to coronary artery disease.,Service connection is remanded for rheumatoid arthritis, bronchiectasis, restrictive lung disease (sarcoidosis), residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, sleep apnea, and COPD.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's reactive airway disease began during active service, but the evidence of record does not support a finding that it was caused by an in-service event or injury.,The Veteran's low back condition did not begin during active service and is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a low back disorder. As such, these issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, as well as secondary conditions. The PACT Act requires a VA examination in these cases.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypertension has been denied as the evidence does not show that his hypertension meets or approximates the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous medication for control, is granted a 10 percent rating but no higher.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and hypertension due to potential secondary effects from his service-connected sleep apnea, as well as exposure to burn pits during service. VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart condition, kidney disease, and sleep apnea. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty military service.