Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy were found to be rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations. The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected conditions, including hypertension.

The Board found no evidence of the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and thus could not grant service connection for prostate cancer or hypertension on a presumptive basis. The claims were also denied as there is insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher evaluation for diabetes and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded to allow for additional development of the claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and muscle spasms of the lower legs. The reasons were that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam during the Vietnam era, there was no evidence of herbicide exposure, and the conditions are not presumed to be related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for clarification of medical opinions regarding the relationship between his hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for clarification of his military service periods and further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during service and whether his claimed conditions are related to such exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left ear hearing loss, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, skin disability, bladder disability, kidney disability, liver disability, headaches, hypertension, and GERD. The decision did not address any presumptive exposure to herbicides or other specific exposures.

The Board has determined that the Appellant needs further examination and opinion regarding his claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and prostate disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain these necessary evaluations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his claims. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lung disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, liver disorder (including hepatitis), and thyroid disorder, all presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension as the Veteran's diastolic pressure was not predominantly 100 or more, and he did not have a history of requiring continuous medication to control his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for right renal artery stenosis, but the claims for a genitourinary disorder other than right renal artery stenosis, hypertension, and hypercoagulability disorder are remanded due to insufficient medical nexus opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a neck disability, and hypertension as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims. The Board also found that there is no medical evidence linking these disabilities to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if any of the Veteran's claimed disabilities are related to his military service.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is at least 90%, but the Board finds that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and DEA eligibility during the period from March 28, 2004 to March 27, 2005 was denied as he had marginal employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic hypertension and coronary artery disease are related to his active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), finding that there was no evidence of in-service onset or a nexus to service-connected disability.