Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for cardiomegaly. The claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, a left thumb contusion, and a right knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but the remaining issues have been remanded due to new evidence and development needs.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for mallet finger and an increased rating for hypertension have been withdrawn. The appeal for headaches has been remanded, as well as the issue of allergic rhinitis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support a diagnosis of hypertension in service or within one year after separation from service. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection due to the Veteran's service-connected mental health disability.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding a right shoulder injury, erectile dysfunction rating, and reopening of high blood pressure service connection claim due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support the presence of such a condition during the pendency of his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and a TDIU on a schedular basis due to insufficient evidence. The claim for a TDIU is also being referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a non-organic sleep disorder is dismissed.,Issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis, OSA, TBI, headaches, Meniere's disease, bilateral plantar fasciitis (to include as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability), and erectile dysfunction (to include as secondary to service-connected hypertension) are remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, secondary to his service-connected PTSD, is granted. The case is remanded for a VA examination and etiological opinion.

Service connection for a right leg disability is granted.,Service connection for hypertension is reopened and granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding the appellant's military service and to obtain new VA opinions on the etiology of his back disorder and hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not manifest within one year of discharge and continuity of symptomatology is not established. The Board also found no evidence of a qualifying chronic disability related to Gulf War or burn pit exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, diabetic nephropathy, and hypertension due to a lack of proper translation of records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease and hypertension are granted as secondary to his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's chronic migraines and hypertension were granted service connection. The left ankle disability was remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease and hypertension are granted as secondary to his service-connected back disability.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for various conditions such as left knee condition, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The main issues are related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted, isolated systolic hypertension remains noncompensable, and the evaluation for right knee lateral instability is remanded.