Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are found to be secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's right inguinal hernia with a surgical scar, effective from the date of the July 2014 VA examination.

The Board has received notification from the appellant that they wish to withdraw all issues on appeal, including their request for a hearing. As such, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spine, cervical spine, respiratory disorder (manifested by sinusitis and/or rhinitis), and respiratory disorder (manifested by asthma) conditions are not related to her military service. Her hypertension is also not related to her military service.

The Board has ordered additional development for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination and medical opinion. The case will be remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and his symptoms are better explained by other conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia. Therefore, service connection for CFS is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not aggravated by service-connected PTSD and denied his claim for service connection based on aggravation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset during active service and is not related to any incident therein.,The Board also found that there is no evidence of diabetes mellitus, type II, having had its onset during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the consideration of new evidence and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are found to be related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and found that it had its onset in service. The Veteran's other claims seeking increased ratings are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension on this basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service and therefore denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal for the issues of service connection for obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The Board has dismissed these matters as a result.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling issue and will schedule the Veteran for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal of the issues of entitlement to service connection for a left foot disability, right plantar fasciitis, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that further action is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for VA examinations.

The Veteran's right knee condition has been granted service connection and assigned a zero percent rating.,Service connection for the left shoulder disability is pending, as new and material evidence has been received. The effective date of service connection will be determined upon finalization of this claim.,Service connection for the low back disability is pending, as new and material evidence has been received. The effective date of service connection will be determined upon finalization of this claim.,The Veteran's right foot arthritis has been granted service connection and assigned a zero percent rating.,Service connection for the right lower extremity neurological condition is pending, as new and material evidence has not yet been received. The effective date of service connection will be determined upon finalization of this claim.,The Veteran's hypertension has been granted service connection and assigned a 100 percent rating (the maximum available).,Service connection for the headaches is granted.