Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine if he has hypertension secondary to his service-connected disorders. The RO/AMC will also ensure that an SOC is issued on the issue of left knee laxity.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for diabetes, hypertension, and cataracts. The Veteran's gout/arthritis of hands and feet is not shown to have become manifest in service or be related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder with psychotic features, sleep apnea, migraines, lumbar spine degenerative changes, right knee injuries, and hypertension, render him housebound or in need of aid and attendance. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right ear pain, leukoplakia, GERD, bruxism, left knee disability, impingement syndrome of the right shoulder, cervical spine DJD, lumbar spine DJD, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no current evidence of a diagnosed condition or link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently suffer from Cushing's Syndrome and her other claimed disabilities are not related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and TDIU due to new evidence received, including service treatment records from his active duty periods. A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current hypertension is related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension did not have its onset during service and there was no credible evidence linking it to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and CVA are not service-connected, as they are not shown to be causally related to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disease, lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and TDIU due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and adjudication of the matters consistent with the Court's decision. The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension and a back spasm disability.

The Board found that hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to the service-connected diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disability is related to active service and grants service connection for a back disability. The issue of hypertension remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is manifested by systolic blood pressure readings predominantly at or above 160, and the Board has granted a 10% disability rating effective January 12, 2007.

The appellant's service-connected disabilities, while serious and requiring the use of a wheelchair or prosthetic leg, do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing benefits due to permanent and total disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, which is now secondary to PTSD. The Board also finds that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and a rating greater than 10 percent for hypertension. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his military service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune. His hypertension does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.