Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, respiratory disorders, chronic sinus infections, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied as there is no evidence of a disease associated with herbicide exposure during service. The presumptive regulations do not apply in this case due to lack of a qualifying condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and review of the claims file.

The Veteran's claim for basic eligibility to nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to May 24, 2010 is denied. However, the Board grants basic eligibility to nonservice-connected pension benefits from May 24, 2010 based on his service and age requirements.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including whether it is related to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, valvular heart disease, and an acquired psychiatric disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's National Guard service dates and obtain any associated records. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or hypertension due to service, and these conditions are not secondary to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and a foot disability were denied multiple times. New evidence received since the June 2003 decision includes information that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability was not reopened as new and material evidence has not been presented.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected, and his fungal infection of the left hand (tinea versicolor) is already covered by a current service connection. The Board denied both claims.

The Board has denied all service connection claims as the Veteran does not have any diagnosed disabilities for which he can be granted service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and addressing the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the left arm and hands are being remanded for additional examination to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease with carotid artery disease, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss, preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for left eye vitreous syneresis, left eye cataracts, ocular hypertension, left eye refractive error, and left eye lens opacification. The VA examiners found no evidence of a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing the Veteran with new VA examinations to address the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension with associated chest pain and eczema with hyperpigmentation of the forehead, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are not rated higher than 20 percent and 30 percent respectively.

The Veteran's high blood pressure and muscle disorder were not shown to be related to service. The Board found no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptoms after discharge, and the presumption under 38 C.F.R. § 3.307/3.309 is inapplicable.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a left ankle injury is denied as there is no current diagnosis.,Service connection for gout has been granted. The Veteran currently has diagnosed gout.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for high blood pressure/hypertension as there is no evidence of a current disability, and any intermittent hypertension found was not caused by or aggravated by a service-connected condition.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have service in Vietnam or any other location where herbicide exposure is presumed, and thus could not establish service connection for his claimed conditions based on herbicide exposure. The claims were denied as there was no evidence of a direct relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.