Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection due to the PACT Act, while his erectile dysfunction remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The Appellant claims that his loss of teeth in service may have contributed to his hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements and need for a medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to insufficient explanation in the August 2021 decision regarding the Veteran's lay testimony about using aspirin and other medications to lower his blood pressure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's hypertension and service connection claims, as well as his increased rating and TDIU claims. The issues will be remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied an increased rating for hypertension and has remanded the issue of service connection for angioedema, which is secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and his claims for accrued benefits were not filed within one year of his death. The causes of the Veteran's death (cardiorespiratory arrest, end stage chronic obstructive lung disease, and coronary artery disease) are not related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The appellant's hypertension is denied as not related to service, while her low back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the issues by his attorney representative.,The Board has remanded several claims including hypertension, heart disability, erectile dysfunction, right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an increased rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for various conditions related to his service-connected nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, was denied. The Board found that there was no evidence warranting a higher rating prior to April 1, 2014.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for tinnitus and hypertension, as well as the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran withdrew these appeals in December 2022.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of TBI is granted.,An increased rating to 10 percent for hypertension is granted prior to August 10, 2016. A higher rating is denied beginning from that date.

The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, and headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension. The Veteran is also entitled to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.,An effective date prior to May 6, 2019, for the award of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for renal involvement system disease (also claimed as renal dysfunction) and compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete notice provided.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during the period on review.,Service connection for hypertension was denied because there was insufficient evidence to link the current condition to service, within one year of separation, or directly related to service.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU from June 23, 2016 was granted as his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The Veteran's bladder outlet obstruction and headaches were both remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, examinations, and opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act. The claim for a 70% disability rating for PTSD from April 26, 2016 to January 11, 2018 is also granted.,The Board has determined that the earlier effective date request for the 70% PTSD rating should be remanded due to the need for additional development.