Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, CAD, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension due to procedural issues, specifically the lack of an SOC. The case will be returned to the AOJ for issuance of an SOC.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding both hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II. The hypertension issue is being considered on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure, while the diabetes mellitus type II issue requires additional examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The Veteran's reported PTSD and depression are not supported by corroborated stressors, but hypertension is being examined further as it may be related to a psychiatric disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right heel spurs, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary issues, hypertension, hemorrhoids, acid reflux, bilateral tinea pedis, a disability of the lumbar or thoracic spine (upper back strain), and a headache disorder (migraines). The Board found that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension and sinusitis, as the existing opinions are inadequate. The claims will be reconsidered after these addendum opinions are obtained.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a presumptive condition due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam, effective October 1, 2026.,Service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity is denied. The Board found no current diagnosis or treatment records indicating such conditions.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability evaluation for hypertension and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for hypertension or establish a nexus between the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea and his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, and a new opinion is needed.

The Board denied service connection for broken leg, right arm damage, left arm damage, and hypertension as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for diabetes, hypertension, and residuals of stroke have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,A VA examination is required to determine the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes. The examiner should consider the Veteran's reports of experiencing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's heart disability and its relationship to service. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records, and a VA examination will be scheduled to determine if his current heart conditions are related to his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and heart disorder are not service-connected as they were not caused by his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective as of the date of this decision. Hypertension due to herbicide exposure is also granted. The issue of service connection for hypertension on a direct and secondary basis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for OSA, a heart disorder, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, diabetic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims are not supported by the evidence.,Service connection is denied for all conditions listed above.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure history.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act. The claim for an initial compensable rating for gastritis is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis as it is related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active military service.

The Veteran's low back condition and hypertension are granted service connection, while DMII requires additional evidence. The case is remanded for further action regarding DMII.