Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claimed disabilities are not service-connected as they were not shown during or within one year after his military service, and there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and a left leg disability due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's epididymectomy residuals are rated at a 10 percent rating, effective April 1, 2014. The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, heart disorder, and GERD due to potential issues with the opinions provided. The ED claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the underlying conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition, type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The Veteran's arthritis claim is also remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's heart condition, type II diabetes mellitus, or hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all his claims, including service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, a right shoulder disorder, a left shoulder disorder, a lumbar spine disorder, a left knee disorder, a right ankle disorder, a left ankle disorder, and a bilateral foot disorder. As a result, the appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure, while his low back disorder is not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's request to reopen the claim for high cholesterol was dismissed. The Board remanded claims for service connection for hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke is granted. The rating for hypertension remains at 10 percent, and the Veteran's major depressive disorder continues to be rated at 50 percent. The Veteran's SMC application based on housebound status or permanent need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are granted as service-connected due to their direct relationship with his in-service herbicide agent exposure. However, the exact nature of this connection is not specified (presumptive or direct).

The Veteran's TDIU claim from January 24, 2020 is granted. The cluster headaches rating issue is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of hypertension due to an inadequate medical opinion in a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and low back disorder are all granted as service-connected. From March 19, 2019, the Veteran is awarded a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification regarding his conditions.

The appeal of high cholesterol is dismissed. The appeals for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension are remanded.

The appeal of high cholesterol is dismissed. The appeals for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted presumptively due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. However, his claim for service connection prior to the PACT Act remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, thyroid condition, and prostate cancer due to exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

The Veteran's diagnosed hypertension is presumed to have been caused by herbicide agent exposure in service, and the claim for service connection is granted.