Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a presumptive condition due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, specifically the Vietnam War. This decision is based on the PACT Act of 2022 which added hypertension to the list of conditions presumed related to such exposure.

The Veteran's sleep impairment is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and headaches are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hypertension is remanded due to an error in advising the Veteran of his right to submit home blood pressure readings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7101 at any point during the appeal period.

The Board denied the claim for a separate, compensable disability rating for hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes because the Veteran's diastolic blood pressure was not predominantly at 100 or more and his systolic pressure was not predominantly at 160 or more during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and heart disability, were denied as there was no evidence of these conditions during her period of active service or post-service. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current disability in accordance with VA regulations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and for an increased rating for hypertension. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection and a compensable rating for various conditions due to the appellant's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's hypertension, migraine headaches, and psychiatric disability have been granted increased ratings. Service connection for a right ankle condition has also been established.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for atrial fibrillation due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed with an appropriate examiner to determine if his condition is directly related to military service or any other service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of an earlier effective date for service connection due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the service connection for sleep apnea and a compensable rating for hypertension. As a result, the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that there was no evidence to support exposure to herbicide agents during service and thus denying service connection on a presumptive basis. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish direct or secondary service connection for any conditions contributing to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for hypertension and bilateral hearing loss, as well as his claim of entitlement to TDIU due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ is instructed to schedule VA examinations for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, and obtain retrospective medical reviews if necessary.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of hypertension, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for hypertension was denied as the grant of service connection was based on a new PACT Act presumption, which does not allow for retroactive effective dates.,Service connection for cataracts was denied because there is no evidence linking the condition to military service or exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's age and non-service-related glaucoma were cited as reasons for denying service connection.,Service connection for gout was denied due to lack of a listed disease under 38 U.S.C. § 1116, and there is no evidence linking the condition to military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension is due to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's migraine disability is proximately due to his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, chronic venous insufficiency of the bilateral lower extremities, obesity, and edema of the left lower extremity, all secondary to his service-connected acute renal failure. The claims are being remanded due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension are related to service, thus granting service connection for both conditions.