Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's service connection claims for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, and asthma with COPD and OSA have been granted. The effective dates are September 4, 1998.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is found to be related to his active duty service.,Service connection for hypertension has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and TDIU due to insufficient development of the medical evidence, particularly regarding the relationship between his hypertension and service-connected PTSD or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's hypertension was denied service connection, while his allergic rhinitis received a non-compensable rating.

The Veteran's tuberculosis is currently inactive and not shown to have compensable residuals.,The Veteran's seizure disorder did not have its onset in service.,The Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a lower back disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea has not manifested with persistent day-time hypersomnolence or the need for a breathing assistance device, thus no compensable rating is warranted.,There is insufficient evidence to establish current hypertension and skin disorder diagnoses. Service connection for these conditions cannot be granted as there are no current disabilities present.,The Veteran's right knee disorder is at least as likely as not related to active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and arthritis contributed to his death from myelodysplastic syndrome. As a result, the appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension, both claimed as secondary to PTSD, are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his current claims on appeal, including those for increased rating for diabetes and service connection for various conditions secondary to diabetes.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary to fully comply with the June 2014 remand directives and to determine the nature, extent, onset, and etiology of the Veteran's claimed hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service, particularly Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for syncope and entitlement to TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The VA examiners found that the Veteran's syncope was not related to his hypertension, and that his other service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and GAD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 16, 2005. The TDIU claim is granted as of the same date. SMC for statutory housebound benefits is granted beginning March 23, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the remaining claims are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptomatology or a nexus between current hypertension and service.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by service and is not related to a service-connected disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's cardiac disability, hypertension, and skin disability were not related to his active service or herbicide exposure. As a result, the claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure, but denied service connection for hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and carotid artery/peripheral artery disease as not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not originate during service, was not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of service separation, and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension is not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The appeal for service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.