Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2017

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his hypertension is proximately due to his PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not etiologically related to service, caused by exposure to a herbicide agent, did not manifest within one year of separation from active service, and was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the relationship between his hypertension and service-connected PTSD, as well as any current hepatitis B or its residuals. The examiner will also determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of hepatitis B or any related residuals.

The Veteran's hypertension is not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, as his blood pressure readings have been below the required levels.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension. The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings for coronary artery disease is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on METs, cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation, left ventricular dysfunction, or chronic congestive heart failure.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and if it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and is remanding the heart disability claim to obtain a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches and hypertension, including obtaining VA treatment records from 2002 to present and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened, but the Board found that new and material evidence was not received to substantiate his claims. The PTSD claim resulted in a rating of 50% prior to November 14, 2014, and 70% thereafter.

The Board has withdrawn the issue of service connection for high cholesterol/hyperlipemia due to the Veteran's request.,Service connection is not granted for CVA, as there is no evidence of a disease or injury in service and the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service. The stroke occurred approximately 25 years after separation.,Service connection is not granted for HTN, as there is no evidence of a disease or injury in service and the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service. The earliest diagnosis was around 2003, which is more than 22 years post-service.,Service connection is not granted for diabetes, as there is no evidence of a disease or injury in service and the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service. The earliest diagnosis was around 2003, which is more than 22 years post-service.

The Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service, and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims on appeal can be decided.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral knee disorders are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and onychomycosis are being remanded for additional development to determine their etiology, including whether they are related to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension during service or within one year after separation, and the Veteran's current diagnosis is not related to his military service. The claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the left hand, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, and hypertension. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder not otherwise specified is related to his active service in Korea. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are denied as they are not linked to his service or exposure to herbicides/chemicals. Prostate cancer was diagnosed after separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected low back disability and its prescribed medications. The Board also found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is caused by in-service military sexual trauma (MST).

For the period from July 20, 2011, the Veteran's ocular hypertension has been manifested by corrected distance vision in the right eye of at least 20/40 and in the left eye of at least 20/40, with required continuous medication but without incapacitating episodes or abnormalities in muscle function.