Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, hypertension, and bilateral knee disability as these issues have been fully granted with effective dates.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the need for regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform self-care activities.

Service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for right hand strain flexors is granted. The Veteran's hypertension issue has been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has reopened the claims for PTSD and Sleep Apnea due to new evidence received. The remaining issues are remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back arthritic disorder and gastrointestinal disorder, both on a presumptive basis due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Service connection for hypertension was withdrawn during a hearing.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and migraine headaches are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,Service connection for bilateral shoulder condition, lower back condition, and right foot condition is also denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and failure to comply with VA's duty to assist. The Veteran's OSA is being reviewed again for possible secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's heart disabilities, including whether they are related to his service in South West Asia. Additional medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was not reopened, and the appeal is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of a 20 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss is also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The conditions are found to be due to or aggravated by the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's anxiety and service connection for hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure) are granted. The restoration of evaluations for various knee conditions, including trochanteric bursitis and patellofemoral arthritis, is also granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (secondary to hypertension), and special monthly compensation based on loss of use are granted. The issues related to service connection for these conditions are resolved under the provisions of the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to insomnia disorder, erectile dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, blackout spells, DDD of the cervical spine, pinched nerve as secondary to DDD of the cervical spine, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and right shoulder disability. The Veteran's hypertension claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for his hypertension, bilateral ankle disorders, breathing problems, sleep condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, effective immediately upon receipt by VA.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The other issues are remanded and will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient consideration of whether obesity is an intermediate step in a causal chain for these conditions, as well as the Veteran's submitted medical articles.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left ankle sprain, right and left knee disabilities, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, and hypertension. The Veteran is required to provide VA with his private treatment records for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, right wrist disability, left foot disability, and hypertension due to new evidence received since the June 2019 statement of the case.