Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act, as it is now presumed related to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, heart murmur, and myalgia due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions. The examiner is requested to provide a more detailed opinion on whether these conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's fatty liver disease, GERD, respiratory disorder (COPD and pulmonary nodules), peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD are not service-connected.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis is remanded.,The Veteran's TDIU prior to July 11, 2015, is denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as there was no evidence of a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder precludes him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment, leading to a TDIU effective April 20, 2017.,SMC at the 's' rate is granted due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities combining to 60 percent.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and gout. The effective dates for these decisions are not specified as they are pending further review.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's CAD is granted an increased rating to 100 percent, with the condition being rated based on its severity and not separate anatomical segments.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease, anemia, and hypertension have been granted. The decision on hypertension is pending as it requires additional medical opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptive due to exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. The issue of service connection for residuals of a stroke, secondary to hypertension, is remanded.,Service connection for hypertension will be determined based on evidence showing it was related to active service and/or aggravated by PTSD. Service connection for residuals of a stroke will also be evaluated in light of whether they are related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded all service connection claims due to the submission of additional VA treatment records and examinations. The Veteran's claims for various conditions are being reviewed again.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and increased ratings for his bilateral shoulder disabilities as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of hypertension or limitation of motion in either shoulder that meets the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand, but the claim for prior to the PACT Act grant is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted under the PACT Act.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and separate ratings were denied. The claim for service connection was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his service.,The Veteran's claim for degenerative arthritis of the left knee has been remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected right knee sprain. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension remains in a similar state.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to service or a service-connected disability. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension. However, the issue remains remanded as new evidence submitted by the Veteran suggests a potential causal relationship between his hypertension and his service-connected heart conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple joint disabilities, do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) prior to June 9, 2009, or since October 2, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is granted. The claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded due to incomplete evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for a right knee disability, service connection for hypertension, and service connection for a right ankle disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral foot disability (pes planus), and cervical spine disability due to inadequate examinations.