Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional records from OPM and SSA, as well as for further development of the claims.

The Veteran was awarded a 30 percent evaluation for tinea versicolor effective October 12, 2006. The effective date of the award of additional compensation for his dependent spouse is September 18, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction and coronary bypass surgery, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his previously service-connected hypertension.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical records and to provide the Veteran with an appropriate VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed right foot disorder and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was diagnosed within one year of service discharge and is therefore presumed to have been incurred in service. As such, the claim for service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is service-connected based on direct evidence, without any need for reopening or additional presumptions.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor is it shown to be caused or made worse by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied service connection for a blood disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), finding that the evidence did not establish these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for clarification of etiology and service connection determinations for hypertension, calcium deposits of the lungs, and cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown during service and there is no credible, persuasive evidence of symptoms of hypertension in and continuing since service. The Board finds that the claim for service connection for hypertension must be denied.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted recognition as a surviving spouse for VA purposes due to in-service hypertension that led to death.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a video conference hearing. The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of his asbestosis claim are pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus and found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for additional examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected disabilities, including his right knee and back conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for foot fungus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been denied as these conditions are not related to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.,There is no evidence of chronic symptoms of the claimed disabilities in service. The Veteran did not report any complaints or diagnoses of foot fungus, hypertension, or erectile dysfunction during service.