Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, and left ear hearing loss have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for headaches, back condition, prostate condition, bladder condition, kidney condition, hepatitis, and nicotine dependence are dismissed as the appeal is not about service connection at all.,The Veteran's claim for a back condition has been remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is linked to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The case will be sent back for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability was reopened and granted. The claims for toxic optic neuropathy, right hip osteonecrosis, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, muscle spasms of the neck, back, arms, fingers, legs and toes, seizure disorder, migraine headaches, right thigh disability, bone disorder, brain tumor, neurological disabilities of the upper extremities, and service connection for a left knee disability are all granted.,The Veteran's toxic optic neuropathy is secondary to his service-connected pain disorder and depression with history of self-medicating with alcohol. His right hip osteonecrosis is also secondary to his service-connected pain disorder and depression with history of self-medicating with alcohol. The bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, muscle spasms of the neck, back, arms, fingers, legs and toes, seizure disorder, migraine headaches, right thigh disability, bone disorder, brain tumor, neurological disabilities of the upper extremities are all secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's claims for GERD, hypertension, a back disability, and bilateral foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The claims for service connection for arthritis, memory loss, OSA, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, colonic polyps with a history of colon cancer, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The claim for service connection for arthritis has been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye disability, and skin disability due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Panama. The Veteran is also required to provide more details about his reported exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is linked to his military service and resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of exposure to herbicides or other factors linking these conditions to his military service.,Specifically, the Veteran served in Thailand and was not exposed to herbicides based on his MOS duties as a munitions specialist and weapons mechanic.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, and the Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for cancer, Hodgkin's Disease is remanded as he has not been afforded a VA examination to support his claim.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded as he has not been afforded a VA examination to support his claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded as he has not been afforded a VA examination to support his claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for malignant melanoma, cataracts, GERD, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss due to various issues with the evidence or need for additional examination.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a determination on whether it clearly and unmistakably preexisted service.,The Veteran's left knee disability, including the August 1987 injury, is being remanded to determine if it clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and a Mood Disorder) are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with coronary artery bypass graft (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection for hypertension (HTN), which is not a listed disease under the presumptive provisions, is remanded as additional development is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation benefits based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his conditions did not meet the criteria for requiring regular aid and attendance.

The petition to reopen the claims for service connection of left knee strain, broken left and right orbital bones, and left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.,Entitlement to an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection of high blood pressure is denied.

The Board denied service connection for left arm disorder, cervical spine disorder, hypertension (HTN), and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims were also remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for cerebellar ataxia, prostate cancer, kidney stones, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension as these conditions were not incurred during active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension due to outstanding treatment records and a need for another VA examination. The issues include earlier effective dates, disability ratings, and TDIU.