Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2019

The appeal for service connection for photodermatitis, an increased rating for SMC on account of loss of use of a creative organ, and a rating in excess of 10 percent from November 30, 2009 to January 29, 2010, and 20 percent from January 29, 2010 forward for carpal tunnel syndrome and neuropathy of the right upper extremity is dismissed.,The appeal for an effective date prior to October 27, 2005 for hypertension is dismissed. The Veteran's claim was denied in December 2002 but reopened in October 2006 with a grant of service connection effective October 27, 2005.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and stroke, as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II. The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed.,A new and material evidence claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, has also been denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for arthritis of the fingers, hypertension, and stomach disorder have all been denied.,Specifically, the Board found no current diagnosis of arthritis of the fingers. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be related to his active service. And there is no evidence of a current stomach disability.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted as a subsequent manifestation of already service-connected left ankle arthritis.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his hip, back, knee, prostate, and skin conditions. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and cause of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, and his combined disability rating is sufficient to grant a TDIU prior to August 3, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to service connection and increased disability ratings, including for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an increased rating for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left hip condition, right hip condition, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to in-service injuries. The claims are being reviewed again as part of this decision.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his diastolic pressure did not consistently reach 110 or more and his systolic pressure did not consistently reach 200 or more. The Board denied an increased rating.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. Service connection is granted for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and chronic kidney condition as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected due to noise exposure in service.,There is no evidence of toenail fungus during or after service, and the claim for this condition is denied.,Diabetes mellitus was not noted in service and did not manifest within one year of separation. The claim for diabetes mellitus is denied.,Erectile dysfunction was not diagnosed in service or post-service. The claim for erectile dysfunction is denied.,Hypertension was not diagnosed in service or post-service. The claim for hypertension is denied.,The Veteran's scar residual from right breast surgery is granted as service-connected.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for jungle rot, hammer toes, hypertension, pes cavus, and sleep apnea. The case is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records from New Orleans, Louisiana, provide a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s hypertension, and issue an SOC addressing the issues of service connection for bilateral pes cavus and sleep apnea.