Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and loss of use of a creative organ (sterility) due to lack of sufficient medical evidence. The Veteran's hypertension is granted as it was caused by exposure to chemical toxins in service. Diabetes mellitus and infertility are being remanded for further clarification on their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease, lumbar spine and hypertension have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim for hernia, right side is denied as there is no medical evidence linking it to service or herbicide exposure.,Service connection has not been established for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) as the Veteran's claims are based on unsupported lay assertions without corroborating evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for substance abuse, hypertension, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability must be remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his blood pressure readings have not consistently been predominantly 110 or more in diastolic or 200 or more in systolic.

The Board has remanded the claims for a bilateral eye disorder, gastric cancer (due to herbicide exposure), low back disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (Crohn’s disease), and hypertension due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, but the Board has remanded for further analysis regarding potential causes of death including Agent Orange exposure and stress related to his prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, and hypertension as these conditions were not incurred or related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of onset during or within one year after service, and that these conditions are not related to exposure to herbicides or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and initial ratings have been withdrawn.,Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, left and right sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy, left and right femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy, and left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The effective dates of these awards are January 16, 2014.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and thus, the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and persistent depressive disorder due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service. The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease due to new evidence received since the January 2013 rating decision. The issue of service connection for hypertension is reopened, while the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and vertigo due to new evidence received since July 2012. The Veteran's current conditions are being reviewed again as they may be related to his active service.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service herbicide exposure, and service connection for this condition has been granted.,The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is related to his experiences during active duty service, and service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, skin cancer, hypertension, and residuals of a stroke due to missing service treatment records. The Veteran's statements regarding observable symptoms and his wife’s reports after discharge from service are considered in assessing these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral inguinal hernia repair residuals and a compensable rating for service connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for right ear hearing loss, left knee and right knee disabilities, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, hypertension, and TDIU. The reasons include the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported symptoms and the need for further medical examinations. The issues include service connection for coronary artery disease, initial disability ratings for both CAD and associated scars, and hypertension.