Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorder and hypertension are related to his service-connected PTSD, granting these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the need for special adapted housing and equipment, which has been granted. The claim for a special home adaptation grant is dismissed as moot.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and heart problems are not related to service-connected diabetes mellitus, either directly or secondary. The evidence did not support a finding of exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year after service, and denied the Veteran's claims for back injury, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and prostate disability.

The Veteran's hypertension and hepatitis C service connection claims are being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis of both knees, bronchial asthma, and urinary tract infection. The claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 60 percent for ischemic heart disease was also denied.

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

The Veteran's current hypertension is not shown to have manifested during service or within one year thereafter, and there is no evidence that it is related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a video conference hearing and for any additional development as deemed necessary.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service and was not related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. The Board also determined that his ulnar neuropathy of the left arm was not incurred in service. As a result, both claims were denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his service-connected PTSD or CAD. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for further development of his claims.

The Veteran seeks service connection for right hearing loss and tinnitus. He also claims hypertension and diabetes mellitus as due to exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran seeks service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy as secondary to prostate cancer. He also seeks a higher rating for prostate cancer, including urinary incontinence and the need for absorbent materials.,Service connection is granted for hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's prostate cancer warrants a 40 percent disability rating since September 1, 2008.,The Veteran seeks an increased rating for PTSD. He also seeks TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of hypertension and erectile dysfunction for additional development, including a VA examination to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration, including a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his hypertension and whether it is secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's Parkinson's disease and hypertension were incurred in or due to his active duty service. The case is now pending for a supplemental opinion from the September 2011 VA examiner or a new one.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, hiatal hernia, TMJ disability, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The appeals were dismissed as there was no evidence to support higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is not related to his active service and does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was first manifested during active duty and is therefore granted service connection. The claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus are remanded as additional VA treatment records may be needed to substantiate the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the likely cause of his erectile dysfunction, and he is granted service connection for this condition.