Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected hypertension and hemorrhoids are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations, as well as the retrieval of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during service. The examiner should consider the limited or suggestive evidence of an association between hypertension and herbicide exposure as per NAS updates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is attributable to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The Board also found no evidence of a link between the Veteran's bilateral eye disorders and service, including Agent Orange exposure or diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of any service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have been incurred in service. The issues of hypertension and sleep apnea are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA medical examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the Veteran, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has determined that the evidence of record is in equipoise and consequently grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death as due to hypertension that caused his atrial fibrillation. The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include as secondary to various service-connected disabilities is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease, effective from April 16, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and urinary frequency have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the Board finds that the Veteran's reported symptoms are inconsistent with his medical records.

The Veteran's cardiac disabilities, including myocardial infarctions, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, and congestive heart failure, are not related to service or service-connected PTSD. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and finds that his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is related to service. The decision grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but denies hypertension, kidney stones, low back disability, and cysts on the neck and ears.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation, and the diseases are not presumed to be related to his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims regarding service connection for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease, mitral valve replacement, atrial fibrillation, thyroid goiter, and hypertension. The initial rating for hypertension was also denied.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that these conditions are related to his military service.,For the remaining issues, including hypertension and GERD, additional medical records need to be obtained and an addendum opinion from the September 2012 VA examiner is required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus, and thus denied the claim for service connection.