Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment on an extra-schedular basis prior to November 5, 2018.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for low back arthritis and hypertension. The claims are being remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient medical evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death, finding insufficient evidence to establish full-body exposure to mustard gas during service and no medical link between the Veteran's causes of death and mustard gas exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service, including his conceded asbestos exposure, or began during active service. The examiner must address a March 2001 note that the Veteran was hypertensive for a number of years.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertension are granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Guam.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all remaining issues, including service connection and rating claims.

The Veteran's hypertension was evaluated and found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his blood pressure readings did not consistently reach levels that would warrant such a rating.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, but remanded to determine if direct service connection can be established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sprained ribs and multiple sclerosis has been denied. The Veteran was granted a 10% rating for hypertension.,Additional issues of service connection have been remanded, including those related to seizures, skin disorders, exanthema of the hands, chronic non-pressure ulcers of the lower limbs, scars, TBI, and ataxia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and hypertension due to issues with obtaining VA treatment records, as well as clarifying exposure history. The Veteran is not presumed exposed to herbicides or Agent Orange, but his hypertension may be related to stressors during service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable, and the claim for service connection for osteosclerosis must be denied.,The Veteran seeks an increased rating for his spondylotic changes lumbar spine, but a VA examination is needed to comply with the August 2019 Board remand directives.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy and coronary artery disease status post myocardial infraction, stable angina and hyperlipidemia are both being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete medical records and lack of exercise stress test.,The Veteran's spondylotic changes lumbar spine claim is also being remanded as the VA examination report noted that evidence of pain on passive range of motion testing was 'N/A'.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and has remanded the issue of service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda, to include as due to herbicide agent exposure. The case is now returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and chronic sleep impairment), and insomnia are remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's ruptured right biceps, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, type-II diabetes mellitus, and bilateral Charcot feet were not found to be related to service or service-connected disabilities.,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, including special monthly pension based upon the need for aid and attendance (SMP-AA), due to incomplete development of his medical records and income information.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to obtain private and Tricare treatment records related to the Veteran's bilateral knees, glaucoma, and hypertension. The Veteran is also asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain these records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for hypertension, specifically whether it is secondary to a service-connected disability or aggravated by any such disabilities. The Veteran's hypertension pre-existed certain service-connected conditions and an addendum opinion is needed to address these theories of entitlement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the failure to attend VA examinations. The respiratory disability claim is related to Pulmonary Hypertension, which may be aggravated by Wolff Parkinson White syndrome. The left ulna and radius fracture residuals need further examination.