Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disease during service or within the presumptive period, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his current condition is related to service.

The Veteran's current hypertension was not manifested during his active military service or for many years thereafter, is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to his active military service, and is not shown to be caused by the service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for a Board hearing due to the recent receipt of his claims file and changes in scheduling needs. The issues include service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for stomach cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, PAD, heart disease and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident was denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran having these conditions during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it requires an updated VA examination and opinion.

The Board found that hypertension was not manifest during service, did not develop to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service, and is not otherwise related to service or any service-connected disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension has been denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need to obtain social security records and translate foreign language documents.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his claims prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The VA determined that the appellant's hypertension does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on housebound status was denied as he does not meet the criteria for a single permanent disability rated at 100% disabling, and his disabilities do not result in him being substantially confined to his home.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is not related to his active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and ensuring proper consideration of all submitted evidence.

The Veteran's deviated septum is service-connected, with the Board finding that it is related to his service-connected sinus disability.,Obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension were not found to be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the conditions listed, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating and extension of the temporary total convalescence rating was granted, with an effective date of March 1, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and his TDIU claim is denied.