Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for hypertension was dismissed. The eye disorder claim was denied, but the heart disorder claim was granted and reopened based on new evidence. The thoracolumbar spine disability and associated neurological abnormalities were also granted and reopened. The left ear hearing loss claim was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for service connection.,Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, cataracts, kidney stones, diabetes adult onset, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, GERD, renal disease, and arthritis.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date has been withdrawn.,New evidence has been submitted to reopen the service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea, but further review is needed before a decision can be made.,The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension remains pending and requires additional development.,The Veteran's service connection claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains pending and requires additional development.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a neck disability remains pending and requires additional development.,The Veteran's service connection claim for traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains pending and requires additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, left hip condition, and right hip condition due to lack of compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran refused a VA examination in New York but requested an appointment closer to his location in New Jersey.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, finding that her diastolic pressure readings were predominantly less than 110 and systolic pressure readings were predominantly less than 200.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, type II, and prostate cancer due to potential service connection based on herbicide exposure. The case requires further development including obtaining personnel records and determining if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for depression and hypertension, finding no evidence of a current acquired psychiatric disorder or symptoms during or proximate to his claim.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active service and thus service connection is granted.,Service connection for hypertension cannot be established as the evidence does not support a finding that it began or was aggravated by active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and a new opinion regarding service connection for hypertension and heart disability. The Veteran's hypertension is presumed due to herbicide agent exposure, but his heart disability may be related to hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for increased disability ratings for nephropathy, hypertension, and tinea cruris is denied. The claims for service connection for right hip, left hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of vision, anxiety condition, diabetes, stroke, aortic valve replacement, and high blood pressure as there is no evidence to support that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to an increased rating for CRPS of the left lower extremity and a claim for service connection for various disorders. The remand includes obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The petition to reopen service connection for a left ankle condition is denied.,Service connection for a heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension are all denied. The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction (claimed as secondary to hypertension) and headaches are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous directives and the need for additional medical opinions regarding asbestos exposure, hypertension, and service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively associated with herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. His bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, OSA, and diabetes due to the need for additional opinions from appropriate specialists regarding the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected residuals of spontaneous pneumothorax.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for GERD, seizure disorder, and hypertension. The dental disability case is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease, plaque psoriasis, hypogonadism, psoriatic joint pain, and hypertension, all secondary to herbicide exposure. The AOJ is instructed to verify whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his time in Okinawa.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected PTSD.