Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including VA examinations and readjudication of the claims.

The Board found that the evidence does not establish a link between the Veteran's current hypertension, hypervascular disease, and atrial fibrillation conditions with his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder has been reopened and granted. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing impairment and bilateral visual impairment are pending, as is the claim for an increased rating for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and ensuring proper notification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as hypertension, are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an irritated bladder was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board found that his statements were not credible.,Service connection for hypertension was also denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for hypertension prior to October 5, 2009, and beginning October 5, 2009, is denied as his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent or 40 percent during those periods.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the provision of adequate VCAA notice.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional development, including the assembly of medical records and a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disability and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for polycystic kidney disease, but denied the claim for service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a bilateral hand disability has been withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) on the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for arthritis, tuberculosis, heart disease, and hypertension as there is no competent evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that an evaluation in excess of this rating is not warranted.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy has been denied as it is not shown to be related to military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran has a combined rating of 100% for her service-connected disabilities. However, she does not have an employment handicap and has overcome the effects of her vocational impairment due to her service-connected conditions. Therefore, she is not entitled to additional vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31.

The Veteran's hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing new medical opinions.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, thyroid disability, melanoma of the chest and back, diabetes mellitus, and right eye cataract.