Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for her psychiatric disability and hypertension was withdrawn. The Board also found that the Veteran's hypertension does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for post MoyaMoya disease with residual headaches and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge sitting at the Montgomery RO regarding all six issues on appeal.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The VA examinations did not support a finding of current disabilities for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus disability with related complications is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's current hypertension and bilateral foot disorder are related to his military service, and the Board grants entitlement to service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran developed diabetes and hypertension as a result of taking Olanzapine, but the Board finds that VA did not fail to exercise reasonable care in prescribing the medication. The cause of diabetes is at least as likely as not related to Olanzapine, while the cause of hypertension remains unknown.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes or hypertension that began in service, and there is no evidence of a causal connection between these disabilities and his military service. Therefore, the claims for service connection for diabetes and hypertension are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further consideration due to incomplete records and conflicting evidence regarding his employability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection and increased rating, as well as a TDIU claim. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore grants service connection for hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, hypertension, restless leg syndrome, and fibromyalgia have been denied as there is no current disability found in the record.,VA has not provided a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus with hypertension and renal insufficiency is being remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for additional medical records.

The Board found that hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by the Veteran's active duty military service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for a bilateral knee disability is remanded as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her failure to report for scheduled Travel Board hearings. She will be given an additional opportunity for a hearing.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and depression, as well as his claim for a TDIU, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension or a rating in excess of 50 percent for depression.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to missing records and incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's claims for PTSD, sleep disorder, insomnia, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, and residuals of fractured nose are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and atrial fibrillation are due to his in-service herbicide exposure, specifically Agent Orange. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea and hypertension are related to his service-connected sarcoidosis, diabetes mellitus, and have granted the claims for these conditions.