Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has previously remanded the case to obtain medical records and an opinion regarding the Veteran's cardiovascular symptoms. The case is being remanded again for a new VA opinion to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for obesity and hyperlipidemia as they were withdrawn by the appellant during his hearing.,The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia, small vessel cerebrovascular disease, essential tremors, tobacco abuse, lightheadedness, and leukocytosis due to unresolved disability picture.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it is proximately due to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for left ventricular hypertrophy and hypertension, finding that these conditions began during active service.

The Veteran's death was attributed to hypertension, which the Board found service-connected for purposes of determining whether it contributed to his death. The cause of death listed on his certificate was respiratory failure due to or as a consequence of acute diastolic heart failure and pneumonia.,Service connection was denied for myasthenia gravis, autoimmune disorders (SLE and RA), and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that the criteria for a TDIU are met. However, the issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and a back disability for further development, including obtaining private medical records and SSA records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for low back disability and hypertension due to the appellant's withdrawal of these claims.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, low back condition, bilateral flat feet, and ocular hypertension. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left hand is remanded.

High cholesterol and hypertension have been denied as they are not considered disabilities for VA compensation purposes. Hypertension has been granted a 10% rating from October 10, 2013 to January 16, 2020.,The claim for chest pain is remanded and will be evaluated based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's son, B.C.S., is qualified as the Veteran's helpless child for VA benefits due to his disabilities and inability to self-support prior to turning 18 years old.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and for a thoracic aortic aneurysm as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The conditions were found to be related to the Veteran's tobacco use, age, gender, and family history of hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension may be service connected, but needs further clarification on whether it is aggravated by his diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected hypertension is being remanded due to the need for further VA examination and treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current diagnosis and his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. The claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral edema are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, migraines, vertigo or other balance disorder, and hypertension due to issues with evidence development and examination requirements.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for heart disability, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis.