Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension has been granted and is dismissed. The claims for higher ratings for left lower extremity arthritis, status post fibula and tibia open reduction internal fixation and scar, status post left lower extremity ORIF tibia and fibula are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to overlooked issues and unavailability of service treatment records. The Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is acknowledged, but no presumptive diseases are listed as related to this exposure.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since May 18, 2020. The RO has granted a maximum rating for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including unspecified depressive disorder and right shoulder strain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 26, 2016. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual employability from this date.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches, CAD, GERD, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional development under the PACT Act.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased evaluations and service connection for several conditions, including right ear hearing loss, migraines, and other issues.,The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss or migraine headaches.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of his claims regarding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen previously denied service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The Board dismissed the appeal due to this request.

The Veteran's heart disability, including myocarditis and CAD, hypertension, and residuals of a stroke are not service-connected.,There is no evidence of these conditions during or immediately after service.

The Board has decided the hypertension claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology, particularly in relation to service-connected conditions and potential exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, kidney disease, and a lung disorder. The conditions are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension due to procedural issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pericarditis due to a lack of current disability during the pendency of his claim.,The Board has also remanded issues regarding whether new and material evidence has been received in order to reopen claims for hypertension, PTSD, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating determinations have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of these issues.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, effective February 25, 2020. His hypertension is rated as noncompensable. The Board granted a TDIU based on the service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee surgical scars are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,Rosacea, hypertension, and kidney cysts service connection claims are remanded due to inadequate opinions in the November 2021 VA examination.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decision was made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, tinnitus, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, have precluded him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined rating of these conditions.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate, with anxious distress is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's heart disability (claimed as coronary artery disease) and hypertension are now presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective August 10, 2022. The Board found that the Veteran's diastolic pressure was predominantly 100 or more and required continuous medication for control.

The Veteran's hypertension, right hip arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left shoulder disability, and soft tissue sarcoma have been granted service connection. The effective date for the grant of service connection for a low back disability is set at May 19, 2020.