Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issues of TBI with headaches, left knee strain, right knee strain, and TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiac disorder, idiopathic chronic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and lumbar spine disability due to lack of in-service incurrence or link to service. The Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's sexual dysfunction is not related to service, as there are no in-service complaints or diagnoses. The claim is denied.,There is insufficient evidence linking the bilateral knee disorder and arthritis to service. The claim is denied.,Hypertension is not linked to service. The claim is denied.,The chronic lower-GI disorder is also not related to service, with no in-service complaints or diagnoses noted. The claim is denied.

The Board has granted presumptive service connection for hypertension due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act. However, secondary service connection for hypertension is remanded as an additional opinion is needed.

The Board denied SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that her functional impairments were not solely caused by service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including those related to service connection for various conditions. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's left knee disability, right knee disability, and left foot disability have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected low back disability.,Service connection has also been granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and Bipolar Disorder) and hypertension. However, these issues are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to a lack of recent medical evaluations, particularly for hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's bilateral tinea pedis case is also being remanded.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the terms of its previous remand instructions. Further remand is necessary to obtain all VA treatment records from 1999 to the present and to verify the Veteran's alleged service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's hypertension and left foot condition have been restored to their previous ratings, while the Veteran has been granted increased ratings for these conditions. He also received service connection for secondary conditions related to his left foot condition and a TDIU based on his disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it was present in service and continues to exist now.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a presumptive condition due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act. The issue of service connection for unspecified transient cerebral ischemia is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for right hip injury, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, peripheral neuropathy, vision issues, bladder problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, and hypertension, were denied as they are not related to his service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient examination and development of records, particularly regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hip disability and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and hypertension, finding that there was no increase in severity of these conditions during service and that they were not incurred or manifested to a compensable degree within one year of service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions and exposure history. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, erectile dysfunction, PVD, and OSA are all being reviewed.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for left knee disorder, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for a retrospective medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's other heart conditions are related to his service-connected hypertension and coronary artery disease, as well as if they are aggravated by these conditions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability with the increased rating issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incongruities in the medical opinions and lack of nexus evidence.