Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that low testosterone is not a compensable disability, the anxiety disorder does not meet criteria for a higher rating, the back disability did not warrant an increase to 100%, headaches do not meet criteria for a higher rating, bilateral hearing loss was rated appropriately, and hypertension did not warrant an increase.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct relationship between his service and the condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish that the hypertension was proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease (IHD).

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for a medical opinion.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are granted as due to herbicide exposure during service.,Tinnitus is also granted as due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, a heart rhythm condition, and hypertension. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for congestive heart failure, sleep apnea, headaches, and high blood pressure have all been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,Service connection has also not been granted for spinal stenosis, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease cannot be granted as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service. The Board has also identified errors in obtaining relevant service records and has ordered further efforts to obtain such records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's foot disabilities, including amputation of the left second toe. The claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, hypertension, and heart disorder are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated for potential aggravation by his service-connected cardiomyopathy, status post heart transplant. His sleep apnea claim will also be reviewed for potential aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC at the housebound rate is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a single service-connected disability rated as total and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that his current sinusitis, sciatic nerve disabilities, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, or erectile dysfunction are related to his military service.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were not met.

The Board has remanded the claims for COPD, hypertension, and prostate problems due to service exposure to herbicide agents. The VA examiner is requested to provide opinions on the nature and origin of these conditions, assuming herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease), diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his reported exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU rating from March 25, 2014. Prior to that date, the criteria for a TDIU were not met.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and various knee and foot conditions, effectively preclude him from all forms of substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU have been met due to the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and providing addendum opinions regarding the Veteran's coronary artery disease, hypertension, and osteoarthritis.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and skin cancer, finding no evidence to support the claims.