Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a prostate cyst and hypertension due to incomplete development. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA treatment records, arrange for VA medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cyst and hypertension, and schedule the Veteran for any necessary examinations or interviews.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with hypertension and erectile dysfunction is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for a VA examination to assess whether his hypertension is related to his active service, including due to toxic exposure, and if it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hypertension, and sleep apnea have been denied as they are not related to his military service.,For the remaining issues (right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, loss of use of the right lower extremity, and loss of use of the left lower extremity), the case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. The claims for service connection for hypertension and ulcerative colitis are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension has been dismissed as the appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right knee replacement (total right knee replacement with degenerative joint disease) is partially granted, with a rating of 30% from November 19, 2012 to May 6, 2016. The issue has been remanded for further review.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right knee medial lateral instability is granted, with a rating of 30%.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection and an initial rating of 10% effective December 1, 2023. An earlier effective date for the grant of service connection is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, Crohn's Disease, and gouty arthritis of the joints, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left wrist disability and diabetes, rendered him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation as of September 7, 2021. The Board granted an effective date of September 7, 2021, for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board has granted revision of the August 2023 rating decision that assigned a noncompensable disability rating for hypertension, and assigned a 10 percent disability rating. The claim of service connection for back disability is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis, shortness of breath (including emphysema), depression, and hypertension were not incurred in or related to his military service. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to their death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction claims have been denied. The effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied.,An initial compensable rating for hypertension has not been met due to lack of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral pes planus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, and hypertension due to deficiencies in the medical opinions provided by the February 2020 VA examiner. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the ratings and service connection claims related to thoracolumbar spondylosis, hypertension, and radiculopathy left lower extremity sciatic nerve.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension existed prior to his entry into military service and was not aggravated during or as a result of his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted as due to herbicide agent exposure. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a new VA medical opinion to address whether it is related to his service-connected PTSD with MDD and sleep disturbances, as well as if it was caused by or aggravated by his PTSD.