Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's schedular guidelines. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's headache disorder is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected tinnitus. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including joint pain, muscle pain, seizures, skin condition, sleep apnea, hypertension, and loss of balance. The Veteran's claims were based on his Gulf War service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made on the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which may be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the pending service connection for hypertension. The issue of service connection for hypertension has been addressed in a separate rating decision and is currently remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and ED, as well as a right third toe condition and foot condition. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are based on direct evidence rather than secondary or presumptive exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred during service and is not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides during active duty and reserve service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for a video conference hearing as requested in his November 2015 VA Form 9. The AOJ must schedule the Veteran for this hearing and provide appropriate advance written notice.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, including in-service noise exposure. The hypertension claim is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy is granted. The Board finds that the diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy is part and parcel to the Veteran's currently service-connected prostate disability, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a skin disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal regarding the issues of service connection for hypertension and impotency, which was granted by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his incarceration and the need for a video conference hearing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, a respiratory disability, and cardiovascular disability. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active duty or any presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, heart murmur, mitral valve prolapse, and right knee pain are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during his military service or otherwise related to such service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not originate in service or within a year of service, is not otherwise etiologically related to his active service, and was not chronically worsened by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. � 1151 are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from Norfolk General Hospital, Social Security Administration records, and VA treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hypertension, to include secondary to a service-connected disability.