Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is at least as likely as not incurred in service due to exposure to herbicide agents and lead-based paint, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's heart disorder, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected.,Service connection for a heart disorder is denied as there is no evidence of any heart problems during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's current heart condition is attributed to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a skin condition including shingles, memory loss, an eye condition, and a digestive condition. The claims were based on direct service connection without any presumption or exposure basis.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his right knee osteoarthritis has been withdrawn.,The claim for service connection for hypertension secondary to COPD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure, and the claim for service connection for this condition is granted. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left knee condition and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand instructions. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's heart condition, including myocardial infarction, is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for COPD and hypertension are remanded as there is insufficient medical evidence to determine if they are related to the Veteran's conceded herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and/or maintain substantially gainful employment, entitling him to a TDIU.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for diabetes mellitus and heart condition. The remaining issues of hearing loss, left foot numbness, right foot numbness, and hypertension have been remanded due to new evidence and need further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, sleep apnea, diabetes, and hypertension are being remanded due to incomplete STRs and SPRs. Additional requests for these records are needed, as well as formal determinations regarding the likely level of exposure to asbestos and other environmental hazards during service. The Veteran should also be provided with VA examinations for his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, lumbar spine disability, right shoulder disability (secondary to left shoulder), right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy due to insufficient examination reports and need for further development.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine its etiology and whether it is related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a presumptive basis due to its onset within one year of separation from active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow bursitis, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, chronic hemorrhoids, and an acquired psychiatric condition (PTSD) due to missing records and incomplete evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and heart disability for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension have been denied. The claim for depression was reopened.,Service connection has been granted for ischemic heart disease as due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the claims for a compensable evaluation for service-connected fracture of the fifth digit of the right hand, as well as service connection for residuals of metacarpal fracture of the fourth digit of the right hand, nerve damage of the right wrist secondary to service-connected fractures, hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2 secondary to service-connected fractures. The claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence from a previous examination.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety, depression, psychosis, and PTSD) have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and coronary artery disease due to inadequate VA examinations, failure to consider the correct standard for nexus opinions, and need for new medical evidence regarding his service-connected conditions.