Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating, but his right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and heart condition due to incomplete records, particularly those from periods of active duty prior to May 1993. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective from October 11, 2022. Other conditions have also received increased ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence showing a direct link to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's service connection appeals for left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as his appeal for hypertension. The Veteran withdrew these claims during a hearing before the Board.

The Board has determined that the VRC's decision denying additional VR&E services, including independent living services, was not supported by adequate rationale and did not consider the Veteran's current condition. The claim is being remanded to schedule a comprehensive evaluation for an individualized independent living plan.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle disability, pelvic inflammatory disease, hypertension, and right ankle scars, have caused her to be in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act.,VA has ordered additional examinations for COPD, BPH, and residuals of a stroke secondary to diabetes.

The Board dismissed the appeal of hypertension as a duplicate appeal, as it was already remanded in another docket and no new evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disability, low back disability, and hypertension are being remanded for further development as new evidence has been received.,Specifically, the RO needs to obtain VA examination records from September 2018 and private medical records from Dr. J.E.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides, and the diseases did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide agent exposure and that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's renal dysfunction, including persistent edema and albuminuria with BUN 40 to 80mg%; creatinine 4 to 8mg%, was not severe enough to warrant a rating in excess of the currently assigned ratings.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea, including as secondary to hypertension, due to a lack of adequate medical opinion and incomplete private medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as it manifested within one year of separation from active duty. Service connection for a right-hand disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus were denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, respiratory disorder, memory loss, low back disability, and sciatica. The Veteran's conditions were not found to be related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and denied an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction. The claim of increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus was not addressed as it is a separate issue.

The Board has denied service connection for hypoglycemia as it is a laboratory finding and not a disability subject to service connection. The remaining issues are remanded due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and headaches are remanded due to deficiencies in the duty to assist, inadequate VA examination, and failure to address certain theories of service connection.