Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than September 20, 2017, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. The maximum schedular rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, cognitive conditions, thrombocytopenia, tinnitus, hypertension, foot conditions, knee conditions, and shoulder conditions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding that the conditions are not related to service. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disability (GERD and/or hiatal hernia), and hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to insufficient evidence on record regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including hypertension, CAD, ED, and dental issues. The VA is directed to obtain additional medical opinions and treatment records.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are granted based on in-service herbicide exposure.,Service connection for polycythemia vera is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded several service connection and rating issues due to the need for additional evidence or examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for preeclampsia (claimed as hypertension) and a pituitary gland disability due to complications from childbirth during service.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, tooth loss, and lead poisoning are remanded due to insufficient evidence to determine the relationship between these conditions and his military service. A VA examination is required to assess whether there is a link between the Veteran's active service and these disabilities.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with the remand requests and therefore, this claim must again be remanded. The Veteran's cause of death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest, acute myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, and hypertension.

The Board has previously remanded the case for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his herbicide exposure. The current decision orders another medical opinion to address this question, as previous opinions were inadequate.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for hypertension and has remanded the issues of service connection for pancreatitis as secondary to hypertension medications and for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to major depressive disorder and hypertension.

The Veteran's appeals for hypertension and a higher PTSD rating have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran's claims for headaches/migraines, back condition and high blood pressure have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,However, these claims are still pending as they were remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted.,The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability has been denied. The case is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed as moot because a prior rating decision already granted the benefits sought.,Service connection for cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand were both granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism/a thyroid disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Service connection is granted for hypertension based on service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain with IVDS is dismissed as moot due to a prior grant of service connection. The claims for increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), high blood pressure (hypertension), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and headaches are all denied. The claim for service connection for flat foot-foot pain (also claimed as foot cramps/spasms of left foot) and knee conditions is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to unclear etiology and need for further development, including potential exposure to hazardous chemicals while stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support current diagnoses or a link to active duty.