Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions, has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since April 13, 2009. The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective from that date, and also granted TDIU based on the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and VA/VA private medical records. The Veteran's hypertension is also to be evaluated in relation to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and hypertension. The decision is based on direct evidence, as there was no need to reopen the claim for hypertension due to new material evidence being submitted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining deck logs and medical records. The Board will then determine if the Veteran's current hypertension and diabetes mellitus are related to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension were found to be related to his service-connected knee disabilities, leading to a grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which he claims is related to his service-connected type 2 diabetes and posttraumatic stress disorder. The case is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the likely etiology of his hypertension.

The Veteran is entitled to an annual clothing allowance for the year 2013 due to his use of a VA-provided ankle brace that causes premature wearing of his clothing.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral knee disability, hypertension, bilateral shoulder disability, and sleep apnea, were not service-connected as they did not have their onset in or were not caused by his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and heart disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The preexisting hypertension noted at service entrance did not increase in severity during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFS) and denied the remaining issues. The Veteran's psoriasis is currently rated at 10%.

The Board's February 2014 decision denying service connection for a right arm/shoulder disorder is dismissed as the Veteran did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for an earlier effective date is also pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a statement of the case on the issue of eligibility for a special clothing allowance.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development of the Veteran's treatment records and an opinion regarding whether his hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the relationship between his hypertension and diabetes mellitus, as well as addressing any new evidence regarding this issue. The claim for service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder are also inextricably intertwined with the hypertension claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA records. The Veteran will also be afforded a VA examination to determine the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension.

Service connection for PTSD was granted, but an earlier effective date is denied.,Erectile dysfunction is not service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's arrhythmia and hypertension are secondary to his service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus, and thus granted these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including an appropriate VA examination to evaluate the severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Graves' disease and hypertension are service-connected, with the opinion of Dr. Kane supporting this conclusion.