Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine, residuals of fracture of the right fifth metatarsal, and hypertension are currently rated at 10 percent each. The Board finds that these ratings are not higher based on the evidence provided.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and whether it is related to his service-connected back disability. The Veteran also needs to be provided with a VCAA notice letter regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed disability of hypertension that was incurred or aggravated by service. The Board finds no evidence of chronic hypertension within one year post-service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for left paracentral disc protrusion at L5-S1 was withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision. The case is being remanded for additional development regarding service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, finding no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after the Veteran's discharge from active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical nexus opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions. The claims are now pending again with the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a medical examination to determine the current impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. Additional relevant medical records, including VA and Travis Air Force Base records, are also requested.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to address the severity of his service-connected conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for a bilateral vision condition and hypertension were denied as there is no evidence of any disease or injury of the eyes eligible for service connection, nor does there appear to be any link between his current conditions and active service.

The Veteran's hypertension disability is rated at a 10 percent evaluation, as his diastolic pressure is predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication.

The Board found that the Veteran's cardiovascular disability is not proximately due to or caused by his service-connected asbestosis or major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's hypertension and duodenal ulcer with GERD have been granted service connection, but an effective date prior to December 11, 2007, for the grant of service connection for duodenal ulcer with GERD is denied.

The Board finds that the appellant's service-connected pulmonary disability, characterized by pulmonary hypertension (PHTN), warrants a 100 percent evaluation since April 20, 2004.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between any of these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.,The Veteran's left arm disability is related to a mine accident during service and is considered an aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and requests for additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's currently diagnosed tinnitus is related to his period of active military service. The issues of hearing loss, hypertension, and lymphoma are remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for updated VA treatment records, as well as a new examination of the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis.