Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia, gout, hypertension, diverticulitis, acid reflux, renal cyst, and polycythemia vera are remanded due to a lack of sufficient evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his active duty service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran is entitled to a hearing before the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment, as his hypertension, heart condition, and kidney disease alone do not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, prostate disorder, and inguinal hernia. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his active service or any incident therein.,The Board concluded that there is no direct relationship between the Veteran’s current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to his service-connected diabetes or herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence to determine if hypertension is related to PTSD, CAD, or service-connected conditions. The Veteran's representative provided additional theories of entitlement.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) in the Veteran's case, finding that there is at least an even balance of evidence supporting a relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection as they are related to his death.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed. The appeal regarding the cervical spine disability is still pending as new and material evidence has not been received. Appeals for OSA, right hip, and right shoulder disabilities are remanded due to lack of medical opinion linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's request for a higher rating on his right knee disability and SMC based on aid and attendance is also remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure. His bilateral hearing loss and GERD are denied, with the latter being remanded for further evaluation. The skin disability and carotid artery occlusive disease remain in dispute.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's cardiovascular disease or hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including a lack of records search for Agent Orange exposure in Korea and SSA disability benefits records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and duty-to-assist errors. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical evidence and expert opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, and hypertension. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of diabetes mellitus and service connection for hypertension are remanded due to inadequate development. The Board directed the VA to obtain a new examination for both conditions, as well as addendum opinions addressing the etiology of hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a bilateral eye disability, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims. The Board also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee osteoarthritis. The claims for a bilateral ankle condition and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's myocardial infarction and hypertension are being remanded for further evaluation. The heart disability is rated based on its current manifestations, while the hypertension issue requires a new opinion considering the Veteran's presumed in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

Your claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted, and you are now receiving a 10% disability rating effective October 27, 2010. The appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.