Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and an eye disorder. The case is REMANDED to allow for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent, and his coronary artery disease, hypertension, and psoriasis are all found to be aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also has a TDIU claim pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's convergence insufficiency and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service, nor may they be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claims for increased ratings for stroke residuals are also denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are not causally related to his service or service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings, a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, and service connection for various conditions. The effective date of the temporary total disability rating for surgery necessitating convalescence is set at September 3, 2003.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Lincoln General Hospital from February 18, 2007 to February 23, 2007 is granted due to the emergent nature of his treatment and the unavailability of VA facilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to address the etiology of his left hip disorder and secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a lung disorder, skin condition, or peripheral vascular disease secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor is it otherwise causally related to service or a service-connected disability. The claim for secondary service connection based on aggravation of emphysema (not service connected) was denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the service connection claims for Meniere's disease and high blood pressure.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for hypertension and hemorrhoids are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 are pending before the Board, but need further development due to the Veteran's request for a personal hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether hypertension is secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her disabilities, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of her gall bladder disorder, fatty liver, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and back/neck pain/headaches.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, as secondary to diabetes mellitus, Type II, due to incomplete development and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are not related to active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes, hypertension, and cataracts do not warrant increased ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depression, renal insufficiency with hypertension, incisional hernia, diabetes mellitus with retinopathy and impotence, right knee disability, left knee disability, neurodermatitis, tinnitus, limitation of motion of the right knee, hearing loss, and other conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for hypertension, which is considered a direct result of his military service.