Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for high blood pressure, low blood pressure with heart problems. The Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of relevant medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, hand contractions, leg contractions, and hypertension. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiac disability, hypertension, and skin disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypothyroidism and hypertension are related to herbicide exposure in service, specifically Agent Orange. The case will be remanded for further examination and review of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records. If new evidence is received or if it is determined that the Veteran's hypertension contributed to his death, a VA examiner will provide an opinion on whether service connection should be granted.

The Veteran's renal cancer and lung cancer are found to be related to his service, specifically his in-service exposure to herbicides. His hypertension is also considered secondary to his renal cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected DM and heart disability are presumed due to herbicide exposure. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions, but the Appellant contends that other disabilities are secondary to these conditions. A VA medical opinion is needed to address this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and bladder disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, and therefore denied these claims. Service connection for ischemic heart disease was granted but with a non-compensable rating.

The Veteran's hypertension and prostate condition were not found to be related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.,Both conditions are considered direct service connection cases as they do not fall under the presumptive provisions for diseases associated with herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral orchitis and epididymitis, but granted it for a scalp laceration. The Board also denied service connection for left ankle disorder, hypertension, and dizziness.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for her abnormal heart beat, heart murmur, hypertension, and lumbar spine disability. The preponderance of the evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disorders have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses of chondromalacia patella, osteoarthritis, and patellofemoral syndrome. The claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders are denied as the disorders are not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.

The Veteran's hypertension was diagnosed within one month of her separation from active military service and is presumed to have been incurred therein. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now pending before the Board.

The Board has denied an increased rating for hypertension, currently rated at 10 percent. The Veteran was scheduled for a hearing but failed to appear. The case is REMANDED due to procedural issues and the need to reschedule the Veteran's hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for congestive heart failure is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is also being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, hypertension, residuals of left broken collar bone, and left hip scarring. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was substituted as the claimant for his pending claims of service connection for respiratory disability, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disability, and hypertension. The Board found that these conditions are related to in-service exposure to carbon tetrachloride.