Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension and PTSD have been granted service connection with effective dates of September 1, 2023. The initial evaluation for PTSD is set at 70 percent, but no higher. An earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits has also been granted.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, lumbar myelopathy, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and loss of use of bladder, to include with catheter. The Veteran's claims were not supported by credible evidence or medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been withdrawn by the appellant.,Service connection for pain secondary to a service-connected condition is denied. The Veteran does not have a current disability of pain that is related to service or a service-connected condition he is not currently compensated for.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions are being reviewed to determine if they contributed to his death, which would be a significant factor in the decision.

The appeal regarding hypertension is dismissed. The appeals for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Veteran's cause of death is not considered service-connected prior to October 2, 2023.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure and dementia as secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable criteria.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, hypertension/high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease were denied as new and relevant evidence was not submitted. The issue of service connection for CAD was dismissed due to untimely filing.

The appeal concerning the claim of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for hypertension is dismissed. The claims of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD prior to May 29, 2025, TDIU prior to May 29, 2025, and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) prior to May 29, 2025 are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, and also denied a higher evaluation for insomnia associated with tinnitus. The effective date of the award of service connection for insomnia associated with tinnitus was granted as December 1, 2021.

The Veteran died due to an acute myocardial infarction. The Board has identified errors in the toxic exposure documentation and requests a remand for further investigation and medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from August 10, 2022.

The Board has found that remand is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and MGUS due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service, specifically exposure to tear gas during active duty.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension, prostate disorder, and sleep apnea are secondary to his service-connected PTSD. However, due to a duty to assist error, the case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity and left lower extremity neurological disorders, and hypertension due to potential in-service exposure. The AOJ is required to develop these issues further.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including bilateral feet, skeletal arthritis, back condition (other than arthritis), erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and heart condition. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sinusitis, rhinitis, prostate condition, sleep apnea, vertigo, hypertension, back condition, shoulder conditions, elbow conditions, wrist conditions, hip conditions, knee conditions, and ankle/foot conditions. The reasons provided are that the evidence does not support a nexus between these conditions and service or any other relevant factors.

The Veteran's appeals for various service connection claims have been dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II with residuals and hypertension due to a duty to assist error in verifying the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service near the Korean DMZ.