Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of left ankle disability and hypertension, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining updated medical records and providing VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, hypertension, right foot disability, and left foot disability due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran's testimony regarding his in-service injuries and ongoing symptoms is considered.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a right wrist disability and left wrist disability due to insufficient development in the prior VA examination.,Additional medical evidence is needed to determine if these disabilities are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability (nervousness), hypertension, and bilateral eye conditions. The Veteran's claim for service connection of headaches is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability (nervousness), hypertension, or bilateral eye conditions due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability at any time during the pendency of the claims period and proximate thereto. The Board also denied service connection for headaches on remand.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred during service and is denied.,Glaucoma and stroke are not secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, and thus denial of service connection for these conditions.,There are no service-connected disabilities that would qualify the Veteran for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent, effective August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a higher initial rating as it did not manifest in diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more nor systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, and he does not have a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral eye condition, including diagnoses such as ocular hypertension, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, and cataracts, is related to service. However, a VA examination is needed to confirm these diagnoses and determine their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death, and the issues are not addressed as they have become moot.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is granted with a 10 percent rating, effective August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted based on presumed exposure to an herbicide agent in Vietnam. His PTSD and ischemic heart disease are denied, with the issues of service connection for hypertension (non-presumptive) and other conditions remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently evaluated as noncompensable, and the evidence does not show readings with diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. The Board finds that it has no alternative but to deny the claim for increased rating.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, hypertension, back pain, and rhinitis are all found to have begun during active service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70 percent effective June 9, 2018. Other conditions are also granted.

The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis is granted service connection. Service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, and esophageal cancer (claimed as esophagus - cancer/surgery) is denied due to lack of in-service disease or injury and no continuity of symptoms since service. Hyperlipidemia is not a compensable disability.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated. The case must be remanded for development in accordance with special development procedures as defined by VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension pursuant to the PACT Act and for bilateral pes planus. Service connection for hypertension on a basis other than pursuant to the PACT Act is remanded due to duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right lower extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, and TDIU due to outstanding treatment records and the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, CAD, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability may be related to his military service. The Board also found that the Veteran's neck arthritis may be related to his military service. Further development is needed to obtain all available service treatment records and VA medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension and headaches were denied service connection as they are not found to be secondary to his service-connected conditions.,An effective date earlier than July 25, 2016, for the grant of service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is also denied.