Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as service connected. Tinnitus was previously granted but is now dismissed due to a full grant of benefits.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent rating for the entire period on appeal, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold required for a higher rating.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The claims of service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, basal cell carcinoma (claimed as skin cancer), tinea corpora, tinea cruris, and psoriasis are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for an eye disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied. The claim for an increased rating for tinnitus has been remanded.

Coronary artery disease and hypertension have been granted service connection, while a skin disorder has been remanded for further examination.,The Veteran's coronary artery disease and hypertension are presumed to be related to his military service due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate rationale in the VA examiner's opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to herbicides during his Vietnam service.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, OSA, and GERD due to the need for further examination and opinion. The Veteran's weight gain is also a factor being considered in these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is still working and has provided no evidence of unemployment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,A rating of 10 percent, and no higher, has been granted for degenerative arthritis of the right fifth finger.,Service connection for hypertension has been established.,Service connection for residuals of status post bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome release has been established.,Service connection for migraine headaches has been established.,Service connection for a disability of the ear manifested by dizziness (including vertigo and peripheral vestibular disorder (PVD)) as secondary to service-connected rhinitis has been established.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, has not been established.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to alleged herbicide agent exposure while serving on the U.S.S. Forrestal, and also for TDIU as these issues are intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's functional impairment from his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and a heart valve replacement are granted. The case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the appeal of service connection claims for sleep apnea, a headache disorder, hypertension, a sinus disorder, and a respiratory disorder due to unclear opinions regarding their onset in service.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to have been caused by in-service exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) in the Republic of Vietnam. Service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, ED, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to unclear exposure history. The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease remains denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of service connection for hypothyroidism, a heart condition, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus prior to the Board's decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 3, 2019, finding that he was capable of securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death was caused by a type of brain cancer that is presumed to be linked to his military service in Southwest Asia, specifically exposure to burn pits. As such, the claim for DIC benefits based on cause of death due to service-connected disability is granted.

The Veteran's service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and hypertension is granted, with hypertension being granted due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. The issue of service connection for hypertension prior to the enactment of the PACT Act remains on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.