Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary due to the lack of proper authorization for medical records from Dr. D.M., and the need to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's flexion contracture of the left fifth digit PIP has been granted an initial compensable rating.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder) is denied.,Service connection for left shoulder strain is dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal on this issue.,Service connection for spinal fusion, left knee strain, status post arthroscopy, hearing loss, right side and hypertension are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and hypertension do not render him bedridden, confined to his immediate premise, or unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person. Therefore, SMC based on need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board denied service connection for brain aneurysm, coronary artery disease (CAD), epilepsy secondary to brain aneurysm, hypertension, and prostate cancer. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of in-service exposure or a link between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, right foot condition, and increased evaluation for tinnitus were dismissed. The remaining issues of service connection for various knee disabilities, shoulder conditions, and hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether hypertension is secondary to service-connected disabilities, including pain from multiple service-connected conditions. Additional medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted on a presumptive basis due to his Persian Gulf service. Service connection is also granted for fibromyalgia as a qualifying chronic disability related to his Persian Gulf service, and headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected somatization disorder.,The Veteran's initial 70 percent rating for somatization disorder with depressive disorder, NOS, PTSD and memory loss prior to September 6, 2019 is granted. The issue of a higher rating after that date remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection is granted for hypertension, presumed due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, respiratory disorder (claimed as bronchitis), and lumbar spine disorder need further examination and medical opinion to determine their etiology. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the claims for cardiovascular disorder and cause of death due to cardiovascular disability, as insufficient evidence exists regarding their etiology in service.

Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, oropharyngeal cancer, hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction is denied.,Service connection for gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as acid reflux) and chronic constipation is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. The petition to reopen a claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder. The claims of service connection for hepatitis C and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

Service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides.,Service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act, and service connection on a direct basis is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and remanded both the hypertension and kidney condition issues due to new evidence received. The kidney condition issue is also inextricably intertwined with the hypertension issue, as it involves exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment until December 22, 2011. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU for the periods specified.

Service connection for hypertension is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for arthritis and gout are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vascular steal syndrome, hypertension, right knee post traumatic arthritis, and MDD are remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, residuals of penile injury (including erectile dysfunction), hypertension, and heart disease. The VA examiners found no clear evidence that the conditions pre-existed service or were incurred during service.,The examiner concluded that there was insufficient medical evidence to support a direct link between the current disabilities and service.