Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and considering whether new evidence was submitted to reopen her service connection claims.

The Veteran's combined rating for his service-connected conditions is 90 percent, which meets the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. However, the evidence does not support a finding that he is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation solely due to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are not related to his active service. The evidence does not show a diagnosis within one year of separation from service for either condition.

The Veteran's service-connected urinary incontinence, hypertension, and other conditions make her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous medication for control, did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation at any time during the rating period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an adequate VA opinion regarding whether his hypertension is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show that his diastolic pressure was predominantly 110 or more, or that his systolic blood pressure was predominantly 200 or more at any point during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's depression was not found to be related to service and was denied. Service connection for a right leg/knee disorder was granted, but no compensable rating was assigned.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that there was no evidence linking any VA treatment to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, a heart disorder, and hypertension as there is no evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension and TMJ dysfunction are found to be related to his service, with the hypertension being secondary to a pre-existing condition (coronary artery disease) and TMJ dysfunction stemming from multiple teeth removal during service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and ischemic heart disease, including as secondary to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and the Board finds that service connection is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection, but his right knee strain and hypertension claims were denied. The initial rating for PTSD was granted at 30 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the likely etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected hyperactive airways disorder with recurrent bronchospasms and hypertension have been granted increased ratings, but his dental disorder claim was denied. He is currently receiving a 60% rating for his respiratory condition prior to October 1, 2008, when he also received a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically social phobia with depressive disorder, and hypertension/hypertensive vascular disease.,The Board found that the evidence clearly and unmistakably showed that these conditions had their onset during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disorders, including hypertension and heart disease, were not incurred in service or related to his period of active duty. The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not that these conditions are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes and prostate cancer. The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension.