Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be secondary to her service-connected PTSD and has been granted a 30% rating effective June 21, 2013.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glaucoma and hypertension are not related to his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Veteran is granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension as due to herbicide agent exposure in service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are denied. However, his claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and rib disorder are not related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension meet the criteria for a TDIU due to their combined effect on his ability to work.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during or within one year after service and is not related to his service-connected PTSD or sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and awarded an initial rating of 10% for coronary artery disease, effective August 27, 2008. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor can it be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for secondary service connection based on herbicide exposure is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is caused by his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran is granted a 60 percent rating for diabetes mellitus, type II from July 20, 2016. He also qualifies for TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension had its onset in service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination and consideration of his SMC reinstatement claim.

The Veteran's hypertension is not considered service-connected as it was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been granted increased ratings. The hypertension has also been found to be related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension has been denied. Her costochondritis is currently rated at 10%.