Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy/nerve damage, and hypertension due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The reasons include inadequate rationale in previous opinions regarding delayed onset of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, and he was granted a TDIU effective from December 27, 2018 to January 7, 2021. The Board referred the claim for a TDIU prior to December 27, 2018, to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected neurocognitive disorder due to a traumatic brain injury.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), a right foot disability, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus type II due to incomplete development. The RO must complete the directives set forth in the July 2022 Board remand.

The Board has decided that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran was exposed to chemical or biological agents in service, which could impact her claims for various conditions. The case is being remanded for further investigation.

Service connection for hypertension is granted due to the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded as there are conflicting opinions and additional evidence needs to be considered.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher, from November 12, 2015.,Service connection for osteopenia is granted as it is proximately due to the service-connected removal of uterus and both ovaries.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,Service connection for insomnia is granted.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's stomach disability, esophageal conditions (including GERD), and hypertension. The issues of service connection are being addressed due to potential exposure to nerve agents during service.

The Veteran's hypertension is due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam. Service connection for this condition is granted under the PACT Act.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for hypertension as a full grant of benefits was already awarded. The application to reopen the skin disorder claim, including melanoma, is granted and remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, left knee disability, and right knee disability due to newly submitted evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart condition and secondary service connection for hypertension due to inadquate reasoning provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's lung cancer and kidney cancer claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted.,Service connection for renal cell carcinoma is granted based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma was granted a 100% rating from January 17, 2012 to August 8, 2022. The other issues remain pending and will be remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities for further development, including obtaining an examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinion regarding service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's lay statements of continuity and a private medical opinion are considered, but further examination is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is related to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension has not met the criteria for a higher disability rating, as there are no instances of diastolic pressure being predominantly 110 or more. The current rating of 10 percent remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for hypertension is remanded due to the failure to conduct an in-person VA examination as per the July 2022 Board directive.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are remanded due to procedural issues.