Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a low back disorder, PTSD, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, splenectomy, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of service connection for bilateral leg disorders, anxiety disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Further development is required for resolution of the underlying service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of his service in Thailand and exposure to herbicides, securing VA treatment records, and arranging for medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a supplemental VA examination and opinion to address the issue of secondary service connection on the basis of aggravation. Additional VA treatment records are also requested.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete STRs and SPRs, which need to be obtained from the appropriate government records repositories.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and determining if certain issues are on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for direct service connection for a heart disorder, including hypertension, and secondary service connection for a heart disorder due to residuals of a tonsillectomy have been denied. The claim for an eye disorder has also been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back condition, hypertension, and heart disease. The claim for tinnitus was granted with a 10% rating.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and evaluation of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, diverticulitis and irritable bowel condition, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), aches and pain in the entire body, bilateral arm pain, and bilateral shoulder pain as secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a VA specialist examination and opinion regarding whether hypertension is secondary to or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and/or PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to address the issues of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were addressed. The mood disorder with depression was granted a 50% rating effective November 18, 2004. Service connection for hypertension and asthma were denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension, resulting in a denial.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, obesity, and sleep apnea as there is no probative medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed to have been incurred in active service. The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and therefore the benefit sought on appeal has been granted.