Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's glomerulonephritis with hypertension, status post kidney transplant, has been manifested by symptoms no greater than albumin constant with red blood cells, but without evidence of edema or a definite decrease in kidney function, or hypertension that is at least 10 percent disabling under DC 4.115a Diagnostic Code 7101 (2012).

The Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea claims are being remanded for further development. The hypertension claim is unclear as to the basis of service connection, while the sleep apnea claim requires issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Veteran's hypertension has not been manifested by diastolic blood pressure of predominantly 110 or more, or systolic blood pressure of predominantly 200 or more. As such, the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his claim for service connection for glaucoma, hypertension, and sinus disorder have been dismissed as he has withdrawn these claims. The appeal of the increased rating for diabetes mellitus is also dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension. The appeal is now pending again with the Board.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required medication for control from 2006 to 2011, does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have service connection for diabetes mellitus or hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it is directly related to the Veteran's active duty military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected PTSD and his hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for polysubstance abuse and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA treatment records and providing an opinion on the etiology of his conditions.

The cause of the Veteran's death was not related to his service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination. The VA will attempt to obtain any missing treatment records from his military service, as well as SSA medical records.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities, and the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions prevent her from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board found that the cause of death was not service-connected, as none of the listed conditions were shown to be related to military service or pre-service conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on his claim for service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to a service-connected disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which is secondary to his service-connected epididymitis, has been remanded due to the need for further evidentiary development and a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.