Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal to reinstate VA disability benefit payments for service-connected hypertension is dismissed as the Board does not have jurisdiction over this administrative matter.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were chronic during service and continuous since separation. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 was denied due to lack of evidence showing a disease or injury in service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed within one year of the rating decision, and no good cause for extension was presented.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's hypertension is presumed based on exposure under the PACT Act.

The Board has decided to remand the TDIU claim due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's employment history. The decision also notes that service connection was established for several additional disabilities, which may affect his ability to work and requires further review.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for hypertension has been withdrawn, and the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset during service.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 10, 2022 for the assignment of a 10 percent rating for hypertension. The Veteran's systolic blood pressure was predominantly at or above 160 both before and after this date.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service or secondary to service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's hypertension was also denied as there is no evidence showing diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, which would warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board has restored service connection for Ischemic Heart Disease, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Diabetes Mellitus type II, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower left extremity sciatic nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower right extremity sciatic nerve, and Hypertension. The Board found that the original grant of service connection was not clearly erroneous due to the Veteran's exposure along the DMZ in Korea.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II associated with herbicide exposure is granted. The claim of an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD to include major depressive disorder moderate and generalized anxiety disorder, as well as entitlements for left inguinal herniorrhaphy and left inguinal hernia scar are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange and grants service connection for hypertension on a direct basis prior to August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension, lumbar spine condition, and PTSD are granted. The hypertension is granted as directly related to military service based on toxic exposure risk activity in Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. The lumbar spine condition is granted due to the Veteran's combat service. The PTSD is granted with a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus II, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction associated with PTSD, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period. The Board granted his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but withdrawn the claims for erectile dysfunction and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and incomplete evidence. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, psychiatric disabilities, hypertension, cardiovascular disability, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The issues of headaches, hearing loss, tinnitus, neck strain, hypertension, left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis with pulmonary embolism, and myocardial infarction are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were denied. A rating of 100 percent was granted for schizophrenia, effective October 28, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, soft tissue sarcoma, and hypertension. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents is presumed due to his service in Thailand with the 18 Organizational Maintenance Squadron (PACAF).

The Veteran's current hypertension and prostate cancer disabilities are granted as service-connected due to exposure to toxic substances while stationed at Lockport Air Force Station.