Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for prostate hypertrophy, gastrointestinal disorder, kidney stones, skin disorders, pseudogout, anemia, osteoarthritis, lumbar spine disorder, RLE sciatica, LLE sciatica, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals. Service connection has been granted for coronary artery disease and hypertension on a presumptive basis due to exposure in Guam or its territorial waters from January 9, 1962, through July 31, 1980.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration of service connection for hypertension, including whether it is related to obesity which may be aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, as the evidence does not show that it had its onset during active duty or within one year of discharge and is not otherwise shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, right foot disability, left foot disability, and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The claim for hypertension is being remanded for further development.,For the issues of entitlement to service connection for a right foot disability, left foot disability, and erectile dysfunction, as well as hypertension, the Board finds that additional evidence or examination may be needed to determine if these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of more than 10 percent for hypertension from April 9, 2019 is granted. His claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his hypertension is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension, diabetes, and kidney condition due to a lack of examination and etiology opinions. The case is sent back for further development including obtaining treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, both of which are found to have begun during periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA). The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not considered service-connected.,Eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits from May 22, 2015 based on permanent and total disability has been granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension, based on the opinion that these conditions contribute to or cause the erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional development and evidence.

The reduction in disability rating for persistent depressive disorder from 50% to 30% is not supported by the weight of evidence and a 50% disability rating is restored.,An effective date earlier than June 27, 2017, for the grant of service connection for persistent depressive disorder is denied.,Service connection for a low back disorder is granted.,Service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to a low back disorder is granted.,Initial rating in excess of 50% for persistent depressive disorder prior to April 3, 2023, and in excess of 70% thereafter is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for hypertension is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for migraines is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's asthma, tinnitus, and related conditions are now service-connected. The Board has determined that additional examinations and remands are necessary for further analysis of the remaining issues.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension (HTN), and diabetes mellitus, type II (DM II) are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to PFAS in contaminated drinking water at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and acne has been dismissed.,Service connection for TBI is granted, but the claim for hypertension secondary to service-connected PTSD or sleep apnea remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims of diabetic neuropathy and service connection for diabetic nephropathy. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to his current treatment regimen.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for hypertension is denied, and his prostate cancer residuals with BPH rating is reduced from 100% to 40%. The restoration of special monthly compensation (SMC) under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) is also denied.

The Board denied service connection for unspecified psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and OSA as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and tinnitus is granted effective November 20, 2015.,Service connection for prostatitis is granted effective November 20, 2015.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted effective November 20, 2015. This issue is granted pursuant to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act).,Service connection for sinusitis is granted on a secondary basis due to allergic rhinitis.,Effective dates prior to November 20, 2015, are denied for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran's service stressors have also been developed for review.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension was denied as his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under DC 7101.