Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service. The disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's eczema, tinea versicolor and tinea pedis does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent under either the pre-2018 or post-2018 rating criteria. The appeal is remanded to determine if there are any additional factors that may warrant an increased rating.

Your claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.

The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it is not a disease or disability for VA compensation purposes.,Hypertension, prostatectomy residuals (claimed as prostate cancer), left knee disability, right knee disability, and obstructive sleep apnea are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and hypertension, finding that the evidence does not weigh persuasively against the Veteran's claims. The diagnoses are related to her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and skin disorder due to inadequate development. The VA is required to confirm the Veteran's current address, notify him of the necessary VA examination at his correct address, and request all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension is associated with his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and the Board finds that he should be granted service connection for this condition. The claims of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus and service connection for stomach cancer are remanded due to missing medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for sarcoma is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure compliance with previous remand directives and proper development for the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's renal failure with hypertension is rated at 100% effective November 14, 2021. The condition became eligible for a kidney transplant in April 2017 but no matches were available due to previous bone marrow transplant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD and/or obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's hypertension was not diagnosed until at least three years post-service, and there are conflicting reports of blood pressure readings in service.

The appeal is dismissed for the claims of bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, left leg amputation, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, sleep apnea, stroke, glaucoma, and cataracts. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was dismissed as moot because he has been in receipt of a total (100 percent) disability rating since February 26, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left Achilles tendonitis, bilateral plantar fasciitis, sinus disability, and OSA have been granted. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to insufficient evidence, including a need for VA examinations and additional medical development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a pre-existing condition or in-service injury that led to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for cerebral aneurysm, arteriovenous fistula, hypertension, and migraine headaches have all been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability that was incurred or aggravated by service.,Service records do not show any diagnosis or treatment related to these conditions during active duty. The Veteran reported symptoms many years after separation from service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.,Right ear hearing loss and diabetes mellitus, type II are denied. The claim for bladder cancer was dismissed due to the PACT Act grant.,Left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service-connected major depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.