Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for high blood pressure has been withdrawn.,Service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and no evidence linking it to in-service stressors or any other injury, event, or disease.,Service connection for PVD is denied due to lack of a nexus between the condition and service exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's history of smoking is also considered.,Service connection for a skin rash is denied as there is no current diagnosis and no evidence linking it to in-service events.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient evidence linking the condition to active duty. The secondary claim for service connection based on diabetes mellitus was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea versicolor, headaches, hypertension, and bilateral upper extremity tremors as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and genitourinary disorder due to new evidence suggesting a possible link to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the medical expenses incurred at Macon County General Hospital on July 21, 2012 were eligible for reimbursement due to the nature of the emergency and the unavailability of a VA facility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, hyperthyroidism (claimed as Grave’s disease, thyroid problems and Raynaud’s disease), an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension have been dismissed. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neurological disorders and hypertension, and an increased rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current hypertension is related to his active service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction. The cases are being remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of migraine headaches, shortness of breath post aggravated deviated septum, and hypertension are REMANDED. The Veteran also seeks service connection for a deviated septum and a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia). These claims are referred to the AOJ for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show that the Veteran was precluded from substantially gainful employment by reason of his service-connected disabilities alone.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pension claim should be remanded to assign ratings for his nonservice-connected disabilities and consider extraschedular considerations. The AOJ is instructed to reassess these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals right wrist fracture, migraine headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension due to potential preexisting conditions and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of stroke and hypertension due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his service connection claim and increase ratings for various conditions have been dismissed. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and a cerebral vascular accident (CVA), finding no new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for impaired vision and hypertension have been denied as they are not secondary to his service-connected conditions or due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, and TDIU is granted.,Asthma has been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a kidney disorder are denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury, event or disease that could be linked to these conditions. The Board found the Veteran's assertions regarding herbicide exposure during service were not supported by medical evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD, residuals of a heart attack, hypertension, and gout. The decision is based on the lack of medical nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion.