Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including headaches and diabetes mellitus, type II, were denied. The claim for headaches was denied as the preexisting condition did not worsen during service.,The initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, prior to May 14, 2014, was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cholesteatoma with reconstruction of the inner right ear was reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection for hypertension, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The effective date for service connection for tinnitus remains April 12, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of reopening his service connection for hypertension with cardiomegaly as there was no new and material evidence presented.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected peptic ulcers.,The Veteran's hypertension and congestive heart failure are both granted as secondary to the service-connected peptic ulcer disease.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability, ED, PTSD, hypertension, and IBS. The claims of service connection for these conditions are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not show that any current disabilities were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart condition, hypertension, and COPD due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions. The AOJ is required to obtain additional records from Detroit VAMC and Dr. Boren, as well as a new opinion on whether any heart condition meets the criteria for ischemic heart disease (IHD) and if it is etiologically related to service, including herbicide agent exposure. An etiological opinion regarding hypertension is also needed. The AOJ must issue a SOC for the claim of service connection for COPD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's testimony regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for heart disorder, hypertension, and squamous cell carcinoma as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, hypertension, and residuals of a tumor removal to include as due to exposure to herbicides. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional opinions addressing these matters.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cataracts, heart disability, hypertension, renal cell carcinoma, and skin disability/cancer due to exposure to non-ionizing radiation and/or solvents.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including foot calluses, gall bladder removal, bile duct cancer, and a skin disability. The claims for arthritis and hypertension were also denied as new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to herbicide exposure during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims have been recertified prematurely and the RO should complete the previously requested development before returning it to the Board.

Your appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran has requested to withdraw them.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a cardiovascular condition due to additional evidentiary development being necessary.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development of his medical records, including those from private doctors and VA hospitals. The Veteran is asked to provide release forms or submit records himself.

The Veteran's hypertension and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, and COPD is remanded due to lack of medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's hypertension is not related to in-service herbicide exposure or service-connected diabetes mellitus.