Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to direct evidence linking it to his military service.,Service connection for an eye injury is denied because there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.,A 70 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse is granted, reflecting the severity of symptoms and impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's conditions are being reviewed again with new medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial 10 percent evaluation for hypertension was granted, effective August 10, 2022. The Board found that the Veteran needed continuous medication for his hypertension and had at least one blood pressure reading of 160 or more systolic. An earlier effective date prior to August 10, 2022 is denied due to the PACT Act's retroactivity rules.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the failure to obtain VA treatment records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is requested to provide names, addresses, and dates of treatment for all VA and non-VA health care providers who have treated him for his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and dry eyes due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and transient ischemic attack for further examination and opinion to address the nature, onset, etiology, and relationship to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2), and left Achilles tendon condition. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.,Service connection was denied because there is no credible evidence showing that any of these conditions began during or were otherwise related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's requests to reopen claims for tinnitus and hearing loss were denied. Service connection for PTSD was granted at a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his exposure to toxic substances (TERA) and delayed onset hearing loss.

The Board has dismissed the claims for increased ratings for Erectile Dysfunction and Hypertension, and has remanded the issues of a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is reopened and the Board finds it at least as likely as not related to drug use during service. The back disorder, GERD, trigger fingers in both hands, right shoulder disorder, hyperlipidemia, and respiratory disorder (likely COPD) claims are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claim for residuals of injury to the jaw and mouth, including a dental disorder, is reopened and the Board finds it at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury. The acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (likely referring to PTSD), hypertension, and right shoulder disorder claims are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, migraine headaches, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for erectile dysfunction as there is no competent evidence of a causal relationship with his military service.

The Veteran's initial rating for hypertension was denied, and the Board has ordered remand for further review of his erectile dysfunction claim. The decision on hypertension remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluation of hypertension and an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for chronic kidney disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria provided.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and hypertensive heart disease, finding that the conditions are at least as likely as not caused by in-service herbicide exposure. The decision also finds that the Veteran's hypertensive heart disease is secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,An earlier effective date of May 10, 2018, for service connection for depressive disorder is granted based on the receipt of an informal claim prior to the March 24, 2015 amendments.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial disability rating for hypertension was denied as his blood pressure readings were below the criteria required for any higher ratings under DC 7101.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, heart disability, and hypertension due to duty performed in National Guard service. The VA needs to obtain records of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods, provide a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss disability, and ensure all relevant evidence is considered.