Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet, sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation (A-fib) as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and sleep apnea (now claimed as soft tissue sarcoma) are granted due to the addition of new evidence showing in-service herbicide exposure. Service connection is granted based on presumptive criteria under PACT Act provisions.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) as due to herbicide exposure, based on the Veteran's Vietnam-era service and his current diagnosis of CAD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and congestive heart failure, finding that these conditions are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service onset or continuity of symptoms related to these conditions. The Veteran's military records did not show any complaints or treatment for hypertension during active duty, and his tinnitus only began after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, heart palpitations, and alcohol abuse (claimed as pancreatitis) due to failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The issues of service connection for neurological impairment, kidney condition/urinary tract disability, and bilateral eye disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for colon cancer, hypertension, spinal cancer tumor, sleep apnea, blood clots in the legs, deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity, lung disorder, stroke residuals, neuropathy, cardiac disorder, kidney disorder, and a left leg disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The remand also includes the issue of a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for brain cancer, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to service-connected hypertension and diabetes mellitus Type II. The decision is based on presumed herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

Service connection for hypertension and low back disability has been reopened, with hypertension being granted and low back disability remaining denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's hypertension began during active service and resolving all doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for benign tremors, a compensable rating for bilateral hand dermatitis, and a higher rating for asthma due to insufficient evidence or need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are not service-connected as they did not manifest during his active duty or within one year post-service. The Veteran was never found to have been in Vietnam for purposes of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), and erectile dysfunction have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The Board will consider all submitted evidence in determining whether these conditions are related to active service or other relevant factors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied because new and relevant evidence had not been submitted.,Service connection for hypertension and OSA secondary to the service-connected depressive disorder with anxious distress is denied as there is no persuasive evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and service.,Service connection for PFB is denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches, hypertension (HTN), a heart condition, and arthritis of the joints, entire body due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, hypertension, secondary malignant neoplasm of the bone, and gout have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support exposure to herbicide agents during service and that the Veteran's conditions were not related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and direct service connection for hypertension, finding new relevant evidence to readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.