Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic esophageal cancer, which is presumed to have originated during service due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for the cause of death and esophageal cancer has been granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has denied service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, associated kidney disability (claimed as secondary to DM II), hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of evidence supporting an in-service onset or a causal relationship with the Veteran's service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, increased rating for LPRD and/or GERD/hiatal hernia, and TDIU due to inadequate VA examinations and development needs.

The appeal for service connection for right median sensorimotor neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, left and right shin splints, cataracts, deviated septum, depression, a right elbow disorder, and a heart disorder has been dismissed.,The claim for service connection for hypertension (secondary to PTSD) has been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The appeal is granted in part.,The claim for service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD) has been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The appeal is granted in part.,The claims for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The appeals are granted in part.

The Board has decided that an initial rating for scarring to suprapubic abdomen due to C-section is granted. The issue of service connection for hypertension, which was previously remanded, is now being sent back for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, higher ratings for his depressive disorder and diabetic nephropathy, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, right shoulder and ankle disabilities, and hypertension, were denied. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability related to exposure to CLCW or service. The effective date for tinnitus is set at the date of receipt of the claim, and no extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to missing service treatment records. The Appellant's left knee disability and hypertension are being reviewed again as part of this process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, cervical neck disorder, and left ear hearing loss due to incomplete factual records and need for additional opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. Service connections for diabetes mellitus, stroke, and heart disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to an incomplete medical opinion regarding exposure to commercial herbicides.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to an extraschedular TDIU due to the need for further development by VA's Director, Compensation Service. The Veteran was previously granted service connection for a heart disability and hypertension.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and an undiagnosed illness (claimed as fatigue). The Veteran's bilateral hand disability other than the right little finger contusion mallet finger is also remanded. Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the bilateral shoulders remains in dispute.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of current diagnosis meeting VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings of 10 percent for hemorrhoids and hypertension have been granted. The rating schedule adequately reflects the severity of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7101.