Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease has been granted, as new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder has also been granted, with the condition being related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound due to service-connected disabilities, as his conditions do not meet the legal criteria for payment at either rate.

The Board denied a compensable rating for service-connected hypertension, finding that the evidence did not show a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for RUE radiculopathy, service connection for hypertension, and an earlier effective date for TDIU prior to August 22, 2019 are all dismissed. The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the higher rating of RUE radiculopathy in February 2020. Service connection was granted for hypertension in May 2021, but as a full grant, it is considered resolved. The TDIU claim was also granted with an effective date of August 22, 2019, and the Veteran withdrew his legacy appeal.

The Veteran's claims for OSA, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a right forearm laceration scar have been granted. However, his claim for hypertension has not met the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's sleep disturbances and hypertension are granted as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been granted service connection based on the PACT Act presumption of exposure to herbicide agents. The right hand neurological disability, left hand neurological disability, skin disability (including melanoma, multiple myeloma, and nevus), organic disease of the central nervous system (previously claimed as residuals of a stroke), and respiratory disorder (including asthma and chronic cough) have been remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, ED, hypertension, and eye disability. The increased rating claims for right hip limitation of extension and flexion prior to July 9, 2017, and a compensable rating thereafter are denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's hypertension began during service or is otherwise related to his military service, including exposure in Southwest Asia. The claim for service connection for hypertension is therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation for any period on appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure. The cervical spine condition issue is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and a heart disability (including CAD with CABG) due to their association with the Veteran's service-connected asbestosis. The VA will provide new examinations to determine if these conditions are related to or aggravated by the service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of all pending appeals by his representative.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, skin disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder due to the need for additional development including obtaining treatment records and providing VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, bronchitis, and hypertension due to the need for additional VA treatment records and private medical opinions. The Veteran must provide information about any private doctors who have treated him related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for left thumb cut and infection, bilateral eye disorder, and nose disorder (broken nose) have been dismissed without prejudice. The nose disorder has been granted service connection.,Claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right ankle disorder, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for hypertension, an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) have been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of these appeals.

The Board granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Kidney Disease due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Guam. The effective date is not specified as it falls under the PACT Act's presumptive exposure period.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been granted. The issues of service connection for bilateral upper extremity and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus are remanded.