Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, peripheral artery disease, and diabetes due to insufficient evidence on record.

The Veteran's hypertension and OSA are not found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.,His service-connected PTSD does not render him unemployable.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected pericarditis. The VA examiner must provide an opinion on these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for trochanteric pain syndrome of the left hip, right hip, and lumbosacral strain as secondary to service-connected PTSD on an aggravation basis.,Service connection was also granted for diabetes mellitus and hypertension as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection. The initial disability rating for atopic allergic conjunctivitis with dry eyes remains denied, as the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on visual impairment or incapacitating episodes. Bilateral hearing loss prior to December 10, 2020 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter is also denied. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder) and COPD are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a skin disorder due to lack of medical evidence and proper notice regarding his claimed asbestos exposure. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is at least as likely as not secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left knee disability, and right shoulder disability due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during or were caused by his military service.,No new rating was assigned as the decision is solely on the issue of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death and service connection claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension (secondary to coronary artery disease), shortness of breath (secondary to coronary artery disease), valvular heart disease (secondary to coronary artery disease), and cardiac dysrhythmia (secondary to coronary artery disease) are all granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents at U-Tapao base in Thailand, which is considered presumptive for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches, sleep apnea, hypertension, and an increased rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to ongoing development needs.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection, effectively dismissing these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for basal cell carcinoma, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cardiac impairment, pulmonary disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, cataracts, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and bilateral lower extremity venous insufficiency as secondary to the service-connected asbestosis. The VA medical opinion provided prior to the rating decision is inadequate.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is granted, with the effective date set at March 25, 2011. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for recurrent alopecia areata and hypertension were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA disability rating schedule.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was granted, with the AOJ reinstating the appeal due to a timely filed substantive appeal after requesting an extension of time.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for asthma, restrictive lung disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder to include anxiety, and hypertension. The Veteran was not provided with VA examinations as required by law.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and secondary service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) as a result of the Veteran's hypertension. The decision is based on clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran did not have hypertension prior to service, but it worsened during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, low back, right knee, left knee, and hypertension disabilities due to incomplete development of records and need for additional examinations.