Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and his military service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was also denied, with an effective date earlier than July 30, 2014 not being granted due to lack of legal or factual basis.

The Veteran's cause of death was not incurred in service or within one year after service, and is not otherwise etiologically linked to any incident of active service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran served within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam and whether his diabetes mellitus is related to service with Project SHAD.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is required to provide updated information regarding his educational and employment history.

The Board denied service connection for allergies and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's preexisting conditions did not worsen during service or manifest within a year of separation. The Board also found no evidence of in-service complaints or treatment for either condition.

The Veteran's widow applied for death pension due to her need for aid and attendance. The Board found that the appellant, as a son of the Veteran and his widow, was not eligible for accrued benefits because he did not meet the legal criteria to be considered a 'child' for VA purposes. However, the appellant is entitled to reimbursement for expenses he paid out of pocket for his mother's assisted living facility during her last sickness.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and hypertension, finding that there is not enough evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and hypothyroidism due to in-service exposure, as well as their secondary service connection with PTSD, MDD, and DMII. The case is being sent back for new VA opinions regarding aggravation.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for tinnitus, disability of the back, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence or conflicting opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension due to insufficient medical evidence in their current evaluations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic joint pain, ear disorder (other than tinnitus), hypercholesterolemia, or skin disorder. The claims for service connection are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded his claims for hypertension, anemia, a lump in the neck, and a lump on the head as they are related to herbicide exposure. The effective date of any new service connection cannot be determined until all necessary evidence is obtained.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, OSA, a neck disorder, left CTS, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to secondary service-connected disabilities. The claims are also remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to May 10, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and stroke residuals as secondary to hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing or following substantial gainful employment, and the Board finds she is not unemployable due to her service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension, including as due to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange), because the VA opinion is inadequate and a new one must be obtained.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea and asthma, left knee arthritis (flexion), partial ACL tear and status post left knee arthroscopy, and left knee arthritis (instability) due to inadequate development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action, including scheduling a VA dental examination and providing the Veteran with another opportunity to appear at a VA medical opinion regarding his claimed conditions.