Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected, as there was no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment during active duty and the condition did not manifest within one year post-service.

The Veteran's kidney disability, which resulted in end-stage kidney failure, was rated at 60 percent from April 30, 2004 to April 8, 2007.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, finding that it is aggravated by his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss or hypertension during service, and the Veteran's assertions about when these conditions began are inconsistent with his service records. Therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an increased evaluation for urethral stricture with urinary tract infections and prostatitis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including providing VCAA notice and issuing a statement of the case regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension.

The VA determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for high cholesterol and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The claim for hypertension was not addressed in detail.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for updated clinical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA examination to determine if his current hypertension is related to active service.

The Board found no current disability of hypertension or sleep apnea during the appeal period and denied service connection for these conditions as they are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the appeals for service connection for COPD, hypertension, and abdominal aortic aneurism.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial rating of 30 percent prior to September 28, 2011 and increased to 70 percent from September 28, 2011 through May 22, 2013. The Board found that the symptoms met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disorder, migraine headaches, and hypertension have been denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and medical opinions regarding the etiology of his service-connected PTSD, hypertension, and TIAs.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, vascular disorder, and hyperlipidemia are not related to service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, left leg amputation, depression and hypertension on the basis that there was no evidence of these conditions in service or related to service. The Veteran's death certificate did not list any cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claims for PTSD, hypertension, congestive heart failure with pacemaker and stent, and diabetes mellitus will be reviewed in light of this new evidence.