Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's hypertension is not considered etiologically related to his active service or a service-connected disability, and the Board therefore denies his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for hypertension was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during service and is related to his active duty, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension were not incurred in or related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing and further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain was granted a rating of 40 percent effective January 14, 2011. The separate 10 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy prior to January 14, 2011, was denied.

The Veteran's heart condition resulted in left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 55 percent, which meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating since March 1, 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for latent diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension as not related to active military service.

The Veteran's hypertension, heart disease, and residuals of a CVA are service connected. The cause of the Veteran's death is also service connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the updating of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of the record, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The appeals are remanded to further develop and consider these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records from 2000 to 2006.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, throat cancer, and heart problems. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated in light of all available evidence.

The Veteran's claimed conditions were not shown during active duty service, within one year of discharge, and are not related to service or toxic herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service, including as a result of presumed exposure to herbicides. The examiner should also provide an opinion on whether the condition was caused or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease or lumbosacral degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's disability evaluation guidelines.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding it at least as likely as not incurred due to herbicide exposure during military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and a respiratory disability. The decision is unclear regarding whether new evidence was received to reopen the hypertension claim.