Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is rated at a 10 percent level due to the need for prescribed anti-hypertensive medication and blood pressure readings of 160/72 despite continuous use.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including its relationship to his military service and any service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and lung condition (including COPD and restrictive lung disease) as the evidence does not support a link to military service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of emphysema, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary hypertension for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 10% prior to July 24, 2017 and 30% since that date.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30% since July 31, 2017.,The Veteran's hypertension is not rated as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea, and specifically obesity. The Veteran needs a VA opinion on these issues.

The Board has granted the reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that new evidence supports a link between the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand and his current condition. The Board also found sufficient scientific evidence to etiologically link the Veteran's hypertension to his presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient examination reports.

The Veteran's claims for kidney disability, heart disability, and hypertension have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension has been newly granted. The claims for increased ratings of right ankle strain and left knee degenerative arthritis are being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 22, 2020 for service connection of various conditions secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and hypertension, but denied service connection for a left knee disorder. The Veteran's current lumbar spine disorder is considered to be related to his military service, while the hypertension is not. The left knee disorder was not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.

The Veteran's hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and knee osteoarthritis are all rated at the minimum compensable level. The Veteran has been remanded for further development on issues related to carpal tunnel syndrome and TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not entitled to an effective date prior to April 28, 2016.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service or within one year of service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, skin condition, hypertension (high blood pressure), and prostate condition due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran is also being asked to provide VA examinations to determine the current severity of his coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability and hypertension, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise and thus reasonable doubt must be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tooth loss, DMII, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, osteoarthritis, and hypertension have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides, and thus the presumption of herbicide exposure does not apply.,The Veteran's service treatment records did not indicate any dental issues during service, nor were they diagnosed until many years after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and bilateral plantar fasciitis have been dismissed as the appeal is pending at the time of his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and numbness in the left foot are remanded due to lack of VA treatment records, unavailability of service treatment records, and need for a VA examination.