Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted service connection. Tinnitus is denied as not related to service. Hypertension is also denied as not related to service. Cardiovascular disorder (arteriosclerosis), kidney disorder, and diabetes mellitus are all denied on secondary basis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for hypertension, which was secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus II.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the service connection claims, as well as for rating decisions on diabetes and related neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran's heart disorder may be related to her migraine headaches, but there is conflicting evidence. Her hypertension may be related to her active military service or her coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, cardiac disability, hypothyroidism, and hypertension as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.,There are no records showing the appellant had any diagnosed conditions during his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as there are no records showing diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more. The Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome claim is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for an examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during his active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, migraines, left ankle strain, tinnitus, hypertension, costochondritis, allergic rhinitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis are all rated at the maximum schedular ratings. The Veteran's Restless Leg Syndrome is rated as 30 percent.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for cardiovascular disability (hyperlipidemia) is denied. The Veteran's hyperlipidemia is a laboratory result and not considered a showing of disability.

The Veteran's claim for a separate compensable rating for hypertension from May 26, 2010 to October 7, 2010 was denied. The claim for a separate compensable rating for hypertension from October 8, 2010 is also denied.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, secondary to his service-connected PTSD, is denied. His claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is granted with a 10% disability evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus is denied. The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension, which includes diabetic peripheral neuropathy as part of his diabetes mellitus, should be remanded to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, retinal occlusion and chronic kidney disease. The Veteran's hypertension was remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,Service connection for residuals of left-sided cerebrovascular accident is also remanded as it may be related to his hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's in-service head injuries are related to his stroke, which was the immediate cause of death. The VA is required to obtain additional treatment records and provide an addendum opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a skin disability was denied. The petition to reopen the claims for hypertension and alopecia areata were granted.,PTSD disability rating prior to July 9, 2013, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted. The appeal for service connection for a heart condition is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and heart palpitations due to new evidence indicating a recent diagnosis of hypertension. The Veteran is required to provide updated medical records and undergo a VA examination with a cardiologist.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's POW status and a need for an opinion on whether his terminal illness is related to in-service events, including his time as a prisoner of war.