Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for high cholesterol, bilateral eye disability, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have all been denied. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities related to these conditions.,There is no persuasive medical evidence linking the Veteran's claimed conditions to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous medication for control, does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating as per Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; hypertension; ischemic cardiomyopathy, to include CAD and a pacemaker, status post quadruple bypass; left and right lower extremity PAD; and CKD. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension has required continuous management by medication, but the most recent blood pressure readings have not been predominantly 100 or more in diastolic pressure or 160 or more in systolic pressure. Therefore, a compensable disability rating for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively due to herbicide exposure. The issue of TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the combined 100% schedular rating for service-connected disabilities. Sleep apnea remains remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death and service connection for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is caused by his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and service connection for hypertension is granted on a direct basis.

The Veteran's hypertension, which is service-connected under the PACT Act, has not met the criteria for a compensable rating (higher than 0 percent) due to his blood pressure readings never showing diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and heart disease other than hypertension due to inadequate opinions in the February 2019 VA examination, and the need for additional development including verification of duty status periods.

The Board found no evidence of diabetes, hypertension, or ischemic heart disease during service or within one year after separation. The Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents while stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines.

The appeal for service connection for right ankle fracture is dismissed as the March 2020 rating decision granted this condition.,Service connection for hypertension has been granted, with evidence showing it began in service and was related to active duty.,Service connection for lumbosacral strain has been granted based on a VA examination's opinion that the Veteran's condition either occurred or is caused by service.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted due to credible reports of noise exposure during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and prostate disability, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for higher rating of bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a concussion condition is denied, and his hypertension is granted with a 10% rating. The right lower extremity issue is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and myopathic syndrome due to incomplete verification of his service dates, which could impact the determination of whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for osteomyelitis, jaw; hypertension; and a gastrointestinal disability (claimed as colitis including Crohn's disease), all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected rheumatoid arthritis of many joints.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to inadequate opinions on direct and secondary theories of entitlement.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's back disability, rhinitis, and other conditions. The VA will attempt to obtain relevant private treatment records from WHC and Dr. S., as well as any outstanding VA treatment records. A new VA examination will be scheduled for these claims.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are granted as presumptively due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act.,Diabetic left foot ulcer is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for heat stroke residuals and hypertension due to a lack of adequate reasons or bases in their previous decisions. The Veteran needs to undergo VA examinations to determine if he suffers from any residual disabilities related to his reported symptoms of heat stroke, and whether these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded all service connection claims for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including hyperlipidemia, temporal arteritis and giant cell arteritis with elevated sedimentation rate, headaches, coronary artery disease, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and eye disease. The appeal is based on exposure to aviation fuel during service.