Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claimed right hand, shoulder, hip, ankle, and knee disabilities are not service-connected. His hypertension is also not service-connected as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year after separation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy are not related to his service-connected diabetes. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has ordered additional examinations and development due to the Veteran's testimony of increased severity of her service-connected conditions, which may affect her ability to work. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board found that hypertension and stroke were not shown by competent and credible evidence until years after service, and there is no medical or credible lay evidence reflecting any relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and/or stroke and service or service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and conduct a VA examination for his PTSD. The issues of service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension has been denied as there is no evidence of predominant diastolic pressure readings of 100 or more or systolic pressure readings of 160 or more throughout the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for diverticulitis, IBS, hiatal hernia, and 50% of the Veteran's hypertension disability as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board has not reopened the claims for service connection of a back disorder, hypertension, and fungal infection of the feet. The claim for service connection of a dental condition for outpatient treatment purposes remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records related to his medical retirement and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board has determined that another remand is necessary due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations and the need for clarification of existing opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to herbicides during his service in Korea.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability and remanded other claims due to need for further development. The decision on these issues is pending.

The Veteran's death was caused by diabetes mellitus, coronary artherosclerosis, and hypertension. The Board has decided that the cause of death is not service-connected due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to evaluate the etiology of his hypertension and renal cell carcinoma.

The Board denied service connection for low back disorder, hypertension, and headaches as the evidence did not show a relationship to active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate condition, respiratory disorder including asthma and COPD, hypertension, and hypertensive cardiovascular or arteriosclerotic heart disease were denied as the evidence does not show these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain additional service treatment records and to attempt to secure private medical records from Dr. B.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking his hypertension to active service or service-connected PTSD.