Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder rotator cuff injuries, as well as hypertension. The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence linking these conditions to his active service.,Service connection was also denied for erectile dysfunction (ED) and cervical spine strain.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which was linked to herbicide exposure, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and kidney disease due to exposure at Camp Lejeune have been dismissed as the appeal is moot due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents in Guam. The Veteran served in Guam from November 1968 to May 1970, and he contends that he was exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during this time.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.,The Board also denied service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea. There is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after the Veteran's separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, DM, and a kidney disorder due to herbicide exposure have been reopened. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, DM, as due to herbicide exposure, and for kidney disorder, as secondary to DM are remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 14, 1968 for the grant of service connection for hypertension. The claim was initially denied in July 1969 due to lack of evidence, but was reopened and granted based on new service treatment records.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's passing. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims as they are no longer valid.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder, asthma, and TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and kidney failure, finding no evidence of a direct or presumptive link to service. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea syndrome, finding that there is no evidence linking her current condition to her military service or any service-connected conditions. The examiner concluded that her OSA was not caused by or aggravated by her service-connected HTN, CAD, and/or MDD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for CAD, DM2, GERD, HTN, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims are remanded for further development regarding exposure to herbicides during service.

The appeal to reconsider the claims of service connection for tendonitis of the right hip, bilateral ankles, right wrist, and thumbs is granted.,The appeal to reconsider the claim of service connection for headaches is granted.,The appeal to reconsider the claim of service connection for chest pain (claimed as chest pain and hypertension) is granted.,The appeal to reconsider the claim of service connection for frequent urination (claimed as an enlarged prostate) is granted.,The appeal to reconsider the claim of service connection for sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his hypertension, which may have contributed to his death. The case will be further developed and a new medical opinion is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension, specifically related to exposure to herbicides and contaminated water during service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension and determined that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The decision does not address any presumptive exposure to herbicides.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and associated conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hypertension, lung disability, and neuropathy. The remand is due to incomplete or inadequate examinations, outstanding VA records, and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a skin disorder and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period prior to February 17, 2017.,Service connection is granted for hypertension and hypothyroidism.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The claims are being remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.