Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have onset during active service, was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability, and was not otherwise caused by active service. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not caused or aggravated by any service-connected orthopedic disability, including his knee disabilities. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's right knee condition is rated 10% for degenerative joint disease and instability, effective April 25, 2006.,His hypertension with mild renal insufficiency has been rated at 10%, effective February 9, 2007.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension and renal failure (secondary to diabetes mellitus), diabetic retinopathy (secondary to diabetes mellitus), PTSD, increased rating for intervertebral disc syndrome of the right lower extremity, and compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial evaluations for PTSD, skin cancer, and service connection for hypertension have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of those claims. The appeal for tinnitus has also been dismissed as it was fully satisfied by a previous decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion and additional VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, cardiac disability, and hypertension. The Veteran was not granted any effective date prior to April 19, 2011, for his PTSD rating.

The Board has granted service connection for Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and PTSD, but denied service connection for low back strain, left knee disability, right knee disability, and hypertension. The Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD are related to his wartime experiences.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected hemorrhoids, as well as whether he has a current diagnosis of hypertension that may be related to his service or service-connected conditions. The case will be re-adjudicated after these actions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 4, 1995, for service connection of hypertension with mild left ventricular hypertrophy.

The Veteran's hypertension, atrial tachycardia, and chronic lumbar strain are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations. The other conditions have been evaluated as noncompensable or with a 10% rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his PTSD, substance abuse, and hypertension. The case will be reviewed after additional development.

The Veteran's COPD, heart disorder (CHF), and hypertension are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not related to his in-service herbicide exposure and did not result from or be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus have not been substantiated by the evidence of record.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which he contends was caused or aggravated by his military service. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his current hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to February 3, 2010. The Board found that hypertension was not caused or aggravated by service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions were denied, with the exception of PTSD which was granted and assigned a 30% disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and found that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure. The remaining issues have been remanded for further action.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.