Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's heart disability, including coronary artery disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, status post myocardial infarction, hypertension, status post coronary artery bypass graft, mitral valve regurgitation, and status post mitral valve annuloplasty, is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's respiratory, renal, and hypertension disabilities were not caused or aggravated by military service or by service-connected diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease. The claims are denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and GERD were not shown to be causally or etiologically related to his active military service, in-service herbicide and environmental toxins, or service-connected PTSD. As such, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues on appeal, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review these matters.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and adjudicating the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not attributable to service, was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability, and was not manifest within one year of separation from service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's low back disability is found to be service-connected, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and lung disability did not manifest within one year of separation from service or are otherwise related to his active military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as she is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities. The hypertension and hearing loss claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability have been evaluated based on their current manifestations. The claims for increased ratings are denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to lack of jurisdiction as the benefits sought have been granted by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and consideration of the claims, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing and a DRO hearing. The Veteran's representative requested a travel board hearing on his behalf.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for pancreatic cancer, hypertension, a skin disability, and scars related to his treatment are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to address his right shoulder condition and hypertension.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional development due to the need for an updated VA examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not manifest during active service or within one year thereafter and is not otherwise related to his active service.

The Board has ordered additional development to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VA medical opinions and incomplete records. The claims for service connection will be held in abeyance pending the adjudication of the inextricably intertwined claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain post-service treatment records and military retiree records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension. Specifically, an adequate etiological opinion must be obtained regarding both conditions.