Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not proximately due to or the result of service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, pancreatitis, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease are alleged to aggravate these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found no evidence to warrant a higher rating as his blood pressure readings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support assigning earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, diabetic nephropathy, or DEA benefits. The appeals were denied as there was no legal basis for awarding an even earlier effective date.

The Board has not decided the service connection for hypertension, but has remanded the rating claims for right knee instability and degenerative arthritis. The claim for reopening of service connection for hypertension remains denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected PTSD, but more evidence is needed to support this conclusion.

The Board has withdrawn the claims of right hip disability and acne. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found this rating to be appropriate. The hypertension case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed stomach disorder, kidney disease including nephrolithiasis, prostate disorders and erectile dysfunction, cerebral aneurysm, or psychiatric disorder. Service connection has also been denied for headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records, as well as potential updates on his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for arthritis of the right big toe, hypertension, and PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy and coronary artery disease, as well as the earlier effective date claim. The Veteran is also seeking a determination on whether there was clear and unmistakable error in denying his claim for ischemic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives regarding service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed again to determine if it is related to his military service or his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination or opinion regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The cases of multiple sclerosis, left leg disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) are remanded due to the need for additional evidence or examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded them due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions have been dismissed. The claim for increased evaluation of schizophrenia has been granted.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for coronary artery disease. The case is remanded to determine the cause of hypertension.

The Board has denied service connection for heart disability and hypertension, but has remanded the issue of service connection for low back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension is characterized by a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication for control. The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for hypertension.