Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including macules on the tongue, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, a heart murmur, hypertension (HTN), right and left carpal tunnel syndromes, bilateral pes planus, low back disability, residuals of salpingo-oophorectomy, and psychiatric disorders have been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 18, 2004 for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board also found that hypertension with nephropathy is not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which is secondary to his service-connected diabetes, has been remanded due to inadequate medical opinion. The VA examiner needs to provide a clear explanation on whether the hypertension was permanently aggravated by the diabetes.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and prostate cancer, finding no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his military service. The claim for prostate cancer was remanded due to an issue with the exposure basis.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension in service or within the first post-service year, and determined that it is not related to diabetes mellitus type I. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I remains at a 60% rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and providing an adequate VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's coccidioidomycosis and pulmonary hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, may not be presumed to have been incurred in service, and were not due to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. The Board also determined that they were not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records related to the Veteran's chronic hypertension after May 2008, scheduling a VA examination, and readjudicating the claim.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for hypertension or a respiratory disability, concluding that the conditions did not manifest during active duty and were not related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations and consideration of newly submitted private treatment records.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred during service and is not related to her military service. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were not granted, and no special monthly compensation was awarded due to lack of evidence showing need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension, but further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current hypertension is secondary to his service-connected epididymitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding whether his hypertension is secondary to his service-connected asthma. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's hypertension is claimed as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that further development, including a new VA examination and review of SSA records, is necessary before the claim can be decided.

The Board has denied all issues on appeal, finding that the appellant does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted. The cholesterol condition is not considered a disease or disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, skin disorder, and hypertension are granted as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence showing that he was diagnosed with hypertension within one year after discharge from active duty.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches has also been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence showing that he experienced symptoms of migraines during his active duty service.