Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims, including those related to diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated in excess of 10 percent.,There is no current diagnosis of a left leg disability, and the preponderance of evidence does not support service connection for this condition.,Similarly, there is no current diagnosis of a right leg disability, and the preponderance of evidence does not support service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's left knee disability has been diagnosed as arthritis, but the preponderance of evidence does not support service connection due to lack of in-service injury or disease.,Similarly, there is no current diagnosis of a right knee disability, and the preponderance of evidence does not support service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability has been diagnosed as arthritis with myelopathy and radiculopathy. The preponderance of evidence does not support service connection due to lack of in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's cause of death was found to be multifactorial, with prostate cancer and hypertension contributing substantially or materially. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's hypertension, cervical spine disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and upper extremity radiculopathy are all remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not meet the schedular criteria and that there is no evidence of an exceptional or unusual disability picture. The Board concluded that the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not interfere with his ability to obtain and maintain gainful sedentary employment.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and dementia due to a lack of VA examination, and requests additional development including scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, a right shoulder disability, and a left shoulder disability. The claims were previously remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further examination.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, benign hypertrophy of the prostate, a separately diagnosed sleep disability, hypothyroidism, urinary incontinence, and vertigo as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to military service.,The Veteran's statements regarding the onset or relationship of his disabilities to military service were not supported by medical evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for COPD, prostate cancer, and hypertension due to a lack of VA treatment records. The Veteran's surviving spouse is now processing these claims.

The Board has denied claims for service connection for hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The Veteran's claim was not granted as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his claimed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's in-service exposure and obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between his conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and heart disorder. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the issue of an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding her periods of active duty and inactive duty training, as well as concerns about the adequacy of VA examinations. The issues include hypertension, sinus condition, gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as acid reflux), hysterectomy and related conditions, skin condition, and headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, left wrist disability, sinusitis, residuals of umbilical hernia repair, DM, asthma, OSA and hypertension have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.,The Veteran's bilateral knee arthritis has been rated at 10 percent since November 2007. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for right tonsillar cancer and hypertension due to inadequate VA examinations. The cases are being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and evaluations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including gout, low back disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right ankle sprain, lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, gastrointestinal pain associated with Gulf War undiagnosed illness, and headaches associated with Gulf War undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted. The claims for initial disability ratings in excess of the current ratings for right knee instability, right knee limitation of flexion, and left knee limitation of flexion were denied.