Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during, within one year of, or as a result of his military service. The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not related to active military service including Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, sleep apnea syndrome, and GERD due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service connected as it did not manifest during or within one year of his service and there is no evidence linking the condition to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are currently rated at a combined evaluation of 90 percent, and the case is being remanded for further development to determine if they preclude his participation in all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorders, diagnosed as PTSD, depression and insomnia, are etiologically related to his active service. The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise with that against the claim for service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Board hearing via videoconference. The issues of service connection, increased rating for PTSD, and special monthly compensation are still pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his occupational impairment due to service-connected disabilities and an opinion on whether he can secure substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and a medical examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's hypertension is found to be incurred during his active military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to his inability to attend scheduled VA examinations. The case is now returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to issues regarding the Veteran's employability based on his service-connected disabilities. The appeal is now with the AOJ.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for hypertension during the January 2015 Board hearing. The Board has determined that service connection is granted for lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbosacral degenerative disc disease with sciatica, and herniated disc L5-S1.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and therefore his claim for a TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities have been denied as there is no competent credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of VA examinations regarding his hypertension and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his diabetes mellitus and related heart, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction disabilities. The claims for secondary service connection will also be addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the bilateral upper extremities as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and hypertension have been reopened, and both conditions are now granted.,Service connection is also granted for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pulmonary hypertension has been withdrawn prior to a decision by the Board.