Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and refractive error are not service-connected. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of aggravation or direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the claims, including verifying the appellant's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's appeal was not timely filed, and thus the Board lacks jurisdiction to consider his claims.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain missing VA treatment records and to further evaluate the Veteran's cause of death, including the role of his service-connected conditions in contributing to his demise.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased evaluation for hypertension, entitlement to benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a bone disease and fractures due to improper VA treatment, and payment of special monthly compensation (SMC) at a higher rate, all for accrued benefits purposes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety was denied as there is no competent and credible evidence showing a link between his current anxiety disorder and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records. The initial higher rating for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with chronic renal insufficiency and hypertension remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The issue will be reviewed again after completion of this development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining specific dates of active duty and inactive duty training periods. The appellant is also to be scheduled for VA medical examinations to determine the etiology of his hypertension and low back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a lung disorder, and residuals of Hodgkin's disease. The Veteran was not granted any compensable disability rating for his residuals of Hodgkin's disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his service-connected PTSD and therefore does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and to schedule the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of his hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including choreiform movement disorder and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment due to his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a new medical examination to address the issues of service connection for hypertension and heart condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a delay caused by the Veteran's attorney requesting more documents, and the Veteran was offered another video conference hearing. The claims for service connection are pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his service-connected conditions, including PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that PTSD caused or aggravated the cardiovascular issues leading to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to arthritis of the fingers and hypertension before the Board could make a decision.

The Board is remanding the case due to issues with representation and outstanding VA treatment records need to be obtained.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, including presumed exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the current diagnosis of hypertension did not meet the regulatory criteria for a diagnosed disorder until over 25 years after service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his hypertension and back disability.