Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 10, 2022, for the award of service connection for hypertension is denied. The Board found that the earlier effective date could not be granted due to the regulatory changes related to the PACT Act and as there were no other applicable exceptions to the general earlier effective date rules.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection of hypertension, which is related to PTSD. A VA examination will be conducted to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and high blood pressure as there was no new and relevant evidence presented since the September 2018 rating decision, and the claim for high blood pressure did not meet the requirements of McLendon v. Nicholson.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service and remands for further examination to address whether there was a pre-existing condition or aggravation during active duty.

The Veteran is granted an initial evaluation of 100 percent for COPD and associated conditions, including chronic pulmonary hypertension, from the date she filed her claim in April 2018.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service at the U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for epiretinal membrane of the left eye, but has remanded the claim for hypertension due to secondary service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of VA examinations and consideration of all relevant evidence, including his National Guard service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC at the A&A rate was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not result in a need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and a heart disability, including coronary artery disease, implanted cardiac pacemaker, implanted automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator, ventricular tachycardia, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, and cardiomyopathy. The evidence shows that the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during active service and is related to his current diagnoses of heart disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for kidney cancer and hypertension as they are not eligible to be considered due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's hypertension, a condition that had its onset during service and has been recurrent since discharge, is granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and cardiomyopathy due to a duty to assist error in verifying his exposure during service. The appropriate request code is O39, as per M-21 adjudication procedures manual.

The Board restored service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions as they were previously granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure, finding that the original decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Board has found that the VA opinions of record are inadequate to fairly adjudicate the claims and requires new opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the condition was diagnosed shortly after service. The Board found that the evidence supports presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for osteoporosis and the effective date of a 60 percent rating for voiding dysfunction with urinary incontinence. The Veteran's appeal is also remanded regarding his subarachnoid hemorrhage residuals and TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claims for generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), liver condition, joint pain, intestinal condition, kidney condition, sleep apnea, vein condition, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and lumbar spine disability have all been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral cataracts, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and rhinitis due to a lack of VA examinations and inadequate private opinions regarding exposure to toxic substances.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all pending appeals due to his current 100% P&T status effective June 20, 2024.