Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on several issues, including service connection and rating determinations.,An effective date prior to April 20, 2011, for the award of service connection for hypertension has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for various conditions are denied as the evidence does not support her contention that these conditions were caused by VA negligence or lack of care.

The Veteran's asthma has been rated at 10 percent since November 18, 2008. The Board finds that the effective date for this rating should be changed to November 18, 2008 when he was prescribed an inhaler. The issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder and hypertension are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and a skin disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus to service. Service connection for prostate disorder is remanded due to lack of an adequate VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's right ankle condition is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability that began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,PTSD service connection is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if it preexisted service and was aggravated by service.,Bilateral hearing loss service connection is remanded as there are no audiometric standards used in the April 2015 VA examination, requiring conversion from ASA to ISO-ANSI standards.,Tinnitus secondary to PTSD or a service-connected disability is remanded due to its intertwining with the PTSD claim and need for a new VA examination.,Hypertension service connection is remanded as there are no audiometric readings provided in the April 2015 VA examination, requiring conversion from ASA to ISO-ANSI standards. Additionally, it needs a VA examination to determine if it is secondary to PTSD or medication for any service-connected condition.,Gastrointestinal and acid reflux conditions service connection are remanded as they are intertwined with the PTSD claim and need a new VA examination.,Vertigo service connection is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides/Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development and examination, including service connection for various conditions such as arthritis of the left knee, eye disability, hypertension, liver condition, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's testimony indicates that these conditions are secondary to his already service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for glaucoma, heart disorder, hypertension, and prostate condition as the evidence does not support a link to active service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for hypotension/hypertension is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including clarification of the Veteran's representative and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of his hypertension. The issue of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is not currently developed or certified for appellate review.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for hypertension has been granted. Service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, headaches as secondary to hypertension, low back disability and bilateral knee disabilities due to aggravation during active duty training.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his service in Vietnam, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted a 20 percent evaluation.,Service connection for an immune disorder, throat polyps, colon polyps, breast mass, and hypertension secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is denied. The acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder due to another medical condition) related to service-connected bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a higher rating for anxiety neurosis are being remanded due to the need for additional documentation and an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating, as well as his claim to reopen. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral vascular disease in both lower extremities, skin lesions on both legs, hypertension with edema, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's service treatment records do not contain any mention of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not permanently increase in severity during her active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, shell fragment wounds of the calves, and hypertension are found to have contributed substantially to his death from cardiopulmonary arrest.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a back condition was dismissed due to untimely filing of the substantive appeal. The claim for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence that it manifested during or within one year after service, and there is insufficient medical nexus between current hypertension and service.