Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon polyps is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection is granted for hypertension secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes).,The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple inguinal hernia post-repair is denied as there is no current evidence of a hernia disability.,A VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is related to herbicide agent exposure during active service.,A VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's gout is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes).

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to re-open claims for service connection for low back disability, neck disability, bilateral knee disability, lumbar radiculopathy, and hypertension. The claims are remanded for additional development including examinations.

The Veteran's status-post myocardial infarction associated with hypertension is granted a rating of 100 percent. The Veteran's dermatophytosis pedis, tinea pedis, unguium is remanded for further actions.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions, including exposure to chemicals like TCE, PCBs, and benzene, due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's hypertension, TBI residuals, migraine headaches, eye disability, left foot ganglion cyst residuals, and broken nose residuals are all denied as not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and residuals of a stroke, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus to active service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after his military service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.,VA will obtain all outstanding records of VA treatment and request private records from the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, asthma, COPD, and hypertension as the evidence did not show these conditions were incurred in or due to military service.

The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol due to it not being a disability. The case is remanded for further examinations and evaluations of the Veteran's lumbar spine, recurring inverted papilloma, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, an eye disorder (vision impairment as a residual of a burn injury), and residuals of a burn injury. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 8, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus type II, and hepatitis C as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or chronicity of these conditions.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand.,His right upper, left upper, right lower, and left lower extremity neuropathies are secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,His lung disability (including a thoracotomy) is remanded for further examination as the nature of this condition remains unclear.,His hypertension is remanded due to its possible association with exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand.,The Veteran's left eye disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's cause of death, suicide due to intoxication by Tramadol, is not considered service-connected. The claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits greater than $300.00 is also denied as there is no evidence linking the Veteran’s death to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding whether the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans engaged shore targets in Vietnam during the Veteran's service.

The Board denied service connection for papillary thyroid carcinoma, hypothyroidism, and hypertension. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the decision favoring the Veteran.,Service connection for PTSD with MDD is granted at a 70 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The issues of service connection for high blood pressure, seizures, hepatitis C, degenerative arthritis of the spine with back pain, and fragment in left knee are being addressed.