Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than 10 percent, and he does not have pyorrhea.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and shrapnel scars do not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while aboard the USS Kearsarge in 1965, 1967, and 1968. The appellant must provide additional evidence of such exposure.

All claims for service connection related to burns, kidney disorder, high cholesterol, positive tuberculosis test, enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, scars, anemia, and asthma have been denied. The Veteran's skin condition is not currently diagnosed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his active duty. The claim for SMC based on impotency is also denied due to lack of clear etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, OCD, and GAD, have been granted a 50% evaluation prior to November 7, 2013. Since then, the Veteran continues to seek an increased evaluation for these conditions, which has not been met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection based on direct evidence or a presumption of service connection.

The Board is remanding the claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, as secondary to service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus, due to unclear evidence regarding when the Veteran's hypertension first manifested and conflicting medical records. The claim will be readjudicated after obtaining clarification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding his seborrheic dermatitis and hypertension.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a diagnosis of hypertension during service or within one year after separation, and the Veteran's current hypertension was not caused by his military service. The claim for secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus and PTSD was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for bilateral elbow conditions. The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen claims for bilateral shoulder disorders, neck muscle strain, conjunctivitis, and hypertension prior to January 26, 2001. The Veteran's GAD claim is also granted, but with an effective date of August 20, 2004.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding a higher initial rating for service-connected coronary artery disease prior to May 26, 2011, and service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities. As such, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of chemical exposure during service and a need for further examination to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active duty service, including any such exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by his period of active military service, nor may they be presumed to have been so incurred.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is likely as not related to noise exposure during his period of active military service. The Veteran's chronic tinnitus is also likely as not related to noise exposure during his period of active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination. The hypertension rating remains noncompensable, and service connection for pulmonary hyperinflation is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is the only chronic cardiovascular disability found. The Board denied service connection for a separate cardiovascular disability, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge, and there is no evidence linking his current condition to military service. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's hypertension was less likely than not incurred in or caused by his service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service and denied all claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.