Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have begun during service and has continued since then, warranting service connection.,A VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's depressive disorder.,A VA examination is needed to assess the current level of severity of any diagnosed bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus disability.,The etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and its relationship to his lumbar spine disability need to be determined through a VA examination.,The etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and its relationship to his lumbar spine disability needs to be determined through a VA examination.,A VA examination is needed to determine whether the Veteran's bilateral foot disability is related to service, with consideration given to weight gain as an intermediary factor.,An appropriate VA examination is required to assess the etiology of the Veteran's right elbow disability and its relationship to his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from July 17, 2013. The service connection for bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the VA opinions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, thyroid disorder, and hypertension due to lack of clear medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's claims are not currently granted as there is no evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa was granted with a 60 percent disability rating, effective from the date of decision. The other claims were denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher 50 percent rating is warranted due to very frequent and prolonged prostrating attacks.,For his right wrist disability, the Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating. The examination revealed limited range of motion with dorsiflexion being less than 15 degrees.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for heart condition and hypertension, including as secondary to a heart condition. The claims are being returned for additional development, such as obtaining updated VA treatment records and contacting the Veteran.

The Veteran's hypertension and migraine headaches were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, hypertension with cardiomyopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are all granted. The Veteran is also entitled to SMC at the housebound rate due to his multiple service-connected disabilities. Service connection for a right eye cataract remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for hypertension is granted, and his increased rating for hypertension to the maximum allowed (10%) is also granted.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disability, heart disease, and hypertension. The appeals seeking increased ratings and compensation were also dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic angina, hypertension, and nerve disability of the bilateral upper extremities due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's periods of active duty service with Air Force Reserves. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The claims for heart disease, residuals of a CVA, and PAD are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the hypertension claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, requiring a new opinion on whether hypertension had its onset during service or is related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is manifested by diastolic pressure no more than 94 and systolic pressure no more than 143, requiring continuous medication. The Board denied a compensable evaluation for hypertension as the criteria were not met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and nephrolithiasis, requesting additional opinions to address whether the conditions are related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of gastrointestinal and genitourinary disabilities, as well as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and hypertension. Service connection is granted for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy with dystonia, and left lower and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathies due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding a medical nexus between in-service herbicide exposure and these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a low back disorder and effective dates prior to May 27, 2015 for right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome has been dismissed.,A 50 percent rating is granted for migraines since January 14, 2020.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to the need to obtain additional records from his treatment at the Hampton VA Medical Center.