Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension has not met the criteria for a compensable rating, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold required for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension, which is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, was granted effective June 2020.

The Veteran's hypertension, characterized as diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and requiring continuous medication for control, is granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent effective August 10, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension as there was no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service. The Veteran's service records did not show he served within 12 nautical miles offshore of Vietnam or Guam, and the VA classified special operations logs provided insufficient evidence to establish exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension, which has been managed with continuous medication since at least 1992, is granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for left foot scars and his secondary service connection claim for essential hypertension are both remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development and failure to address certain theories of entitlement. The AOJ is required to obtain relevant hospitalization records from 1985 and assess the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, right ear hearing loss, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability are granted. The claims for hypertension and coronary artery disease are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for high cholesterol is denied as it is not a disability eligible for service connection.,The Veteran's claims for right upper, left upper, right lower, and left lower extremity nerve disabilities are remanded due to the need for further development including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to his failure to appear for VA examinations. The issues of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for seborrheic dermatitis, service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, hypertension, respiratory disorders (bronchitis and COPD), and bilateral foot disabilities (pes planus) are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need to verify in-service stressors and determine if the Veteran served in Vietnam or other locations where herbicide exposure is presumed.

The Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, colitis, and prostate cancer residuals are denied.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral elbow disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.,The effective dates for the grants of service connection for vertigo, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss need to be determined.,The 30 percent rating for scalp laceration needs to be reconsidered.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for vertigo and scalp laceration are remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has found that additional relevant evidence has been added to the claims file and has remanded the case for readjudication by the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted. The Board finds the criteria for service connection are met and the claim is granted. Service connection for a heart valve condition is remanded due to conflicting theories of entitlement.

The Board has denied service connection for a shoulder condition and hypertension (HTN). The Veteran's shoulder conditions were not shown to be related to his service, while the Board found that HTN was not shown to be related to his service. Service connection is being remanded for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection for PTSD and major depression has been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension based on legal provisions other than the PACT Act, and remanded the issues of service connection for a cardiovascular disease (other than hypertension) and asthma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and vertigo, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and his active-duty service. The Board noted that while the Veteran served in Vietnam, he did not have any diagnosed cases of either condition during service or within one year post-service. Additionally, there is no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current vertigo to his exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran submitted a VA Form 10182 expressing disagreement with the February 17, 2023, rating notice regarding his previously denied claim of hypertension. However, there was no actual denial of service connection for hypertension in the February 2023 rating decision.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent evaluation, the minimum compensable rating under VA regulations.