Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as his employment history is unclear and he has worked at times throughout the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that his obesity, a condition related to his service-connected major depression, is an 'intermediate step' between his service-connected disabilities and his current diagnosis of hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations, and requests that medical opinions be provided based on available records.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, as the Veteran's exposure to herbicides is presumed and he has developed hypertension. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has ordered a new VA medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed hypertension, including whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 22, 2021.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of heart, kidney, and liver disabilities due to in-service chlorine gas exposure.,Service connection for hypertension was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The Board found insufficient evidence to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including increased ratings for various orthopedic conditions and hypertension. The remand is due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for new examinations to assess current disability levels.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for chronic kidney disease is denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of increased ratings for coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, finding that the evidence does not support a link to active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection based on direct evidence. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, which is currently rated at 20 percent, remains denied.,The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and stroke, but the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to pending disability ratings.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is granted. The claims for hypertension and insomnia are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has found the VA Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) review inadequate to support the decision made, as it did not address significant medical evidence concerning whether the Veteran may require daily assistance to complete an ADL or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction. The matter is remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was received after the May 2012 denial of service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease, which are now remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service connection claim for left lower extremity disability is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of this condition.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension are remanded due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the presence of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, prostate cancer, and hypertension. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis. The issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depression and a TDIU prior to April 12, 2017 are remanded.