Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2012

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected hypertension and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the current 10% disability rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an addendum from the July 2011 examiner regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus caused or aggravated his hypertension. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as due to herbicide exposure, has been withdrawn. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a back disability were both denied. The denial of the hypertension claim is based on lack of evidence, while the denial of the back disability claim was due to failure to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's death was caused by complications from his stomach cancer, which manifested many years after service and is not attributable to service or herbicide exposure. His service-connected conditions did not materially contribute to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient findings on the severity of the appellant's service-connected hypertension with cardiomegaly. The appellant is advised that he must cooperate with VA's efforts to obtain necessary evidence and participate in a scheduled examination.

The Board denied all claims, including those related to service connection for various conditions and the reopening of a previously denied skin disability claim. The appellant's erectile dysfunction was not granted an initial compensable rating or earlier effective date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension or left knee disability that is related to service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection and rated at the 10% level. His radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is also granted service connection but remains at a 10% rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension in January 2008. The current application to reopen is being remanded due to lack of new and material evidence. Additional development, including a VA examination, is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that hypertension was not incurred or aggravated in service and is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability, including diabetes mellitus. The claim for secondary service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board denied service connection for cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's arrhythmia was not found to be related to his military service or to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and opinions regarding service connection for hypertension and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for vision loss in the left eye.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension to include as secondary to service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome and depressive disorder was denied. The claim for a higher disability rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity was also denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction on a presumptive basis due to his exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection was denied for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the case should be remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a medical examination to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated by service, and denied the claim as there is no direct evidence linking it to his military service.