Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for tuberculosis, chronic lung disability (specifically bronchitis), and hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to these conditions during or after active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and whether any service-connected disabilities contributed to his death. The VA is instructed to obtain a new opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, as he was exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam. However, service connection for hypertension on a direct or chronic disease basis is denied.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension has been granted due to the PACT Act of 2022.,The lower back disability claim is being reconsidered as new STRs have been associated with the Veteran's file.

The Board has found that the VA examination in January 2023 was inadequate for adjudicating the secondary service connection claim, and thus the case is being remanded to obtain a new opinion addressing both proximate causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's Graves' disease, right knee disability, left knee disability secondary to thyroid disorder, avitaminosis disorder (vitamin D deficiency), hypertension, and arthritis are all granted as service-connected. The Board found reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded several claims related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spine disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, hypertension, left hip disability, left knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The AOJ is instructed to consider all additional evidence since the last decision in April 2019 and issue a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, OSA, and left CTS on a secondary basis due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.,The evidence is in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes is proximately causing his left upper extremity CTS.

The Board has determined that the VA's duty to assist has not been satisfied and additional development is needed before the claims can be properly adjudicated. The Veteran's service connection claims for right ankle disability, left ankle disability, hypertension, and heart disability are being remanded due to outstanding records and incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's service in Korea did not fall within the presumptive period for herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's asbestosis is granted a 100% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to March 13, 2020 is dismissed as moot.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral eye disability and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the Veteran's claims. The Veteran is seeking service connection for her bilateral eye disabilities, including cataracts and dry eye syndrome, which she contends are caused by in-service asbestos or lead exposure. She also seeks service connection for her hypertension, which she attributes to in-service lead exposure and secondary to her service-connected major depressive disorder and migraines.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also remanded.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence in the VA examiner's opinion regarding the onset of hypertension during service. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being returned for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension (HTN), and a heart condition have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,There are no current diagnoses of tinnitus, OSA, HTN, or a heart condition in the record.

The Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea are being remanded for additional examination and opinion. The initial compensable rating for genital warts is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to a request for a Decision Review Office (DRO) hearing.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for hypertension is granted, and he is now entitled to this benefit under the PACT Act.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss as secondary to TBI is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current hearing loss in the right ear is proximately due to his service-connected TBI.