Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including pancreatic disability, left hand disability, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, kidney disability with renal transplant, skin disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and pre-cancerous Barrett's esophagus are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and glaucoma of the left and right eyes. The claims are now remanded due to new evidence received since the January 2015 rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes and high blood pressure were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicides or other chemicals during service, and the conditions did not have their onset during service.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act of 2022, finding it presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Service connection was denied for heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, and kidney disease due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent left upper extremity disability, claimed as secondary to Parkinson's disease, finding that no such condition was shown during active service or at any time thereafter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gall bladder disability, heart disability, HTN, and BUE and BLE PN have been denied. The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence submitted since the last final decisions.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and missing service treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.,The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal. Specifically, efforts are required to obtain missing service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard service and verify his claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, generalized anxiety disorder, GERD, sleep apnea syndromes, and hypertension due to incomplete service records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted, with the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act.,Service connection is also granted for diabetes mellitus, but a higher rating than 40 percent is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Vietnam, as recognized by the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and neck condition secondary to hearing loss and vestibular disorder due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, respiratory disorders, lung nodule, gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, and irritable bowel syndrome are all granted service connection. The hypertension claim is denied.,Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and nightmare disorder) is granted based on in-service stressors and continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.,The Board is requesting further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, lumbar spine disability, right foot/ankle disability, obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are proximately caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to issues related to service connection and increased ratings for hypertension and left knee disability. The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10% since September 6, 2005, and his left knee disability remains at a 10% rating from May 31, 2006.

The Board has remanded the cases of diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA) periods.