Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for all issues related to the veteran's service-connected conditions, including valvular heart disease with cardiomyopathy and atrioventricular block, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, implanted cardiac pacemaker and third degree heart, painful scar of the left chest status post pacemaker insertion, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, nor does he have a need for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to the need for addendum opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that service connection for hypertension is not warranted as there is no diagnosis of hypertension in the record.,The nature and etiology of the Veteran's low back condition to include degenerative arthritis of the spine with sciatica, and headaches to include tension headaches and as secondary to service connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus (claimed as migraine headaches) are unclear due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran must be scheduled for an appropriate VA examination.,The Board has determined that service connection for headaches is not warranted as there is no diagnosis of a chronic condition in the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), right shoulder osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus, type 2, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for an examination.

The Board has remanded the severance of service connection for various conditions, including hypertension and diabetes, due to a potential fraud investigation. The effective dates for these severances are also being reviewed.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis B, alopecia, and hypertension as secondary to HIV. The claims for a back disability, right knee disability, chest pain, colitis, and ulcers of the rectum were also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a vision disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD due to inadequate examination reports and outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, including all issues related to service connection for various disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, coronary artery disease, and hypertension due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the right hand, foot, and leg due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claims are being remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy affecting both upper and lower extremities as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II.,Service connection was also granted for non-ischemic heart disease (including congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmia, and cardiomyopathy), hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (secondary to service-connected hypertension).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a headache disability, finding that there was no evidence of chronic conditions during or within one year after service, and that any current conditions were not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for tinea pedis, finding no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for hypertension secondary to migraine headaches is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's death is being considered, along with issues related to hypertension and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service treatment records are unavailable, and the Board has determined that remand is necessary to ensure a VA examination is conducted. The claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's hypertension clearly and unmistakably pre-existed his period of active duty, as well as an opinion regarding whether his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder caused or aggravated his hypertension.

The Veteran's OSA, ED, and hypertension are found to be proximately due to his service-connected DM with resolved thrombosis residuals.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's long-term smoking habit and exposure to asbestos during military service are at least in approximate balance as a nexus between his condition and service. The other claims of service connection were denied.

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