Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The claims are being reviewed again to determine if there is sufficient evidence of in-service exposure and causation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, hypertension, and CVA/stroke residuals due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected hypertension has been denied as his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional development. The main issues are hypertension, a skin condition of the feet, type II diabetes mellitus, vision conditions, erectile dysfunction, nephropathy, headaches/eye discomfort, and sleep disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disability and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis and hypertension ratings were reduced, but the Board found that these reductions were improper due to insufficient evidence of sustained improvement under ordinary conditions of life. The ratings have been reinstated.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, seizures, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's stressor information needs to be clarified.

Service connection for prostate cancer is granted under the PACT Act of 2022.,Service connection for PTSD and persistent depressive disorder is granted. The Board found that these conditions are related to service, including in-service stressors.

The Veteran's hypertension, stroke, kidney/renal insufficiency, and dementia are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination. The Veteran is presumed exposed to toxic substances during service, but a TERA medical examination is required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development related to toxic exposure and other medical issues. The specific nature of his disabilities, including their etiology, will be further evaluated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability and loss of use of the left lower extremity, may have contributed to his right shoulder injury and amputation. The Board finds that an examination is needed to determine if he needs regular aid and attendance due to these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including degenerative joint disease of the knees and shoulder, neuropathy of the lower extremities, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. The issues of PTSD, depression, a sleep disorder, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran requested the withdrawal of all his issues regarding service connection, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and a transient ischemic attack (stroke) for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The issues of diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, cornea scar, and left ankle disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including breathing disorder, back disorder, headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral knee disorder, heart disorder, painful joints, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, obesity, vision disorder, intestinal disorder, and sleep apnea. The Board also notes that no presumptive service connection is being considered for any of the conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus are remanded.