Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease, or a combination of both conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown during service or within one year post-service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms. The VA examiner opined that it is less likely than not that the hypertension had its onset during service or the first post-service year.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his diabetes mellitus and related complications. The issue of TDIU after January 14, 2008 remains on appeal.

The Veteran's CAD, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are all found to be related to service. The Board finds that the Veteran's CAD is at least as likely as not caused by his in-service hyperlipidemia.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right eye disability related to service and denied his claim for service connection. For hypertension, the Board found insufficient evidence to establish its current existence or etiology.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's hypertension has not been manifested by blood pressure readings with a diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more or a systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more at any time during the appeal period, and thus does not warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing adequate notice regarding service connection criteria.

The Veteran's claim for beneficiary travel reimbursement is being remanded. The Board will attempt to obtain the Veteran's initial claim for these benefits and then readjudicate his service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD was granted, with a rating of 50 percent. The Veteran's service-connected conditions include PTSD, hypertension, and hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obesity, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type I, hypertension, lumbar spine strain, and right knee DJD are proximately due to his service-connected lower extremity disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated during service and is not otherwise related to service. The Board also determined that hypertension is not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as it manifested within one year of separation from active military service.,Service connection for IBS is not granted, as the Veteran did not serve in a qualifying Persian Gulf War theater and there is no evidence linking her current condition to service.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not meet the criteria for reopening any of the Veteran's service connection claims, as it is either cumulative or redundant and does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that there is no evidence of a direct link to his military service or service-connected diabetes.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the underlying claims for service connection can be adjudicated on the merits.

The Board has granted service connection for back disability and hypertension, but the appeal for removal of a cancerous mass in the throat was withdrawn by the Veteran. The heart disorder claim remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new VA examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on all evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and any claims documents related to hypertension submitted in 1982 or 1983. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered based on the newly obtained evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for further examination. The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, but an earlier effective date is sought. Service connection for hypertension is also at issue.