Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, major depressive disorder with panic disorder, prostatitis, and hypertension. The VA examiners were asked to provide addendum opinions addressing whether the Veteran's current conditions had their onset in service or are otherwise etiologically related to his service, as well as whether they are proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding hypertension, which is a condition that may be presumed associated with herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease could potentially aggravate his current hypertension.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hypertension were not incurred in service, nor are they related to noise exposure or any other service-connected condition.,There is no evidence of hypertension during service. The Veteran currently has hypertension but his STRs do not show any complaints, treatment, or symptoms related to this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis due to presumed herbicide agent exposure. The issue of entitlement to specially adapted housing has been remanded. Other issues have also been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, but denied service connection for cervical spine and low back conditions. The claims of service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient explanation in a previous VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected hypertension caused or aggravated his nephrolithiasis.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hypertension.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability, rated at 20%, is not entitled to a higher rating due to the lack of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS).,Prior to November 4, 2022, the Veteran's headaches are granted a noncompensable evaluation. Since then, he has been granted a 50% evaluation for very frequent prostrating attacks.,The Veteran is granted an initial 10% evaluation for urticaria throughout the appeal period.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hypertension did not begin during active service and is not related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The Veteran's polycystic ovarian disease (POD) was not diagnosed within one year of her discharge from service. The Veteran's migraine headaches with numbness of the arms and legs are also remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic venous hypertension in both lower left and right extremities due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine condition and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran contends her conditions are related to in-service injuries, but VA examiners have not provided adequate rationale.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, but has found that further development is needed due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran will need to undergo additional VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease and hypertension due to potential service connection issues, as well as TDIU. Additional development is needed including obtaining treatment records and completing a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach ulcers, prostate cancer residuals, anxiety and panic attacks, arthritis of the lower back, vision problems, umbilical hernia, high blood pressure, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of the knees. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The claims of service connection for liver disorder, hypertension, heart disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and left testicle disorder are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Veteran's current diagnoses and potential in-service events will be evaluated.

The Board has remanded the case due to an outstanding unadjudicated claim for hypertension, which is now eligible for service connection as due to the Veteran's conceded herbicide exposure. The intertwined claim for kidney disease will also be adjudicated.

Service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act, but the claim for service connection on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act (secondary to diabetes) is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for tinnitus, ear drum pressure, and high blood pressure (hypertension) before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left eye disability and cervical spine disability.