Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2, and the effective date for this service connection is set at November 9, 2011.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities is granted with an effective date of November 9, 2011. The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities remains pending as the evidence does not support a current diagnosis.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran’s claims. The issues of entitlement to service connection for left knee pain, right knee pain, heart condition, hypertension, and PTSD are all remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for hypertension and left thumb injury as they are not related to service.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of decision.,Service connection for prostate cancer residuals is granted with an initial disability rating of 100 percent prior to January 7, 2013, and 40 percent thereafter. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral fingers as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and NSVT, with hypertension being granted based on in-service onset and secondary NSVT to hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, low back condition, bilateral knee and ankle conditions, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension. The decision also remanded the claim for a higher rating for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for initial compensable ratings for cholecystectomy and right upper and mid quadrant scars, as well as service connection for diabetes, diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities, sickle cell anemia, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a prostate condition. The claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical records from various providers and determining whether the appellant is an appropriate substitute claimant. The claims of service connection will be considered based on the merits.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic disorders with agoraphobia. The VA examiner concluded that there is no causal relationship between these conditions.

The Board has granted the reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease. The claims are remanded to determine if there is a medical nexus between these conditions and herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension, right elbow epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and arthritis of the hands for additional development. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again due to incomplete opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluations for hypertension and hepatitis A have been denied. The claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, left knee disability, and left hammer toe are remanded due to the need for additional records and medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of chronic hypertension in service or within a presumptive period. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have continuity of symptomatology and that his hypertension was more likely related to his lifestyle and alcohol use.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to active duty service or caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's cause of death is not causally related to his service, and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides. Service connection for the cause of death is denied on a direct basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not have its onset in service or within one year of service and is not related to service exposure. The Board also found no causal relationship between hypertension and secondary to type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and evaluations. The issues of entitlement to specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant are inextricably intertwined with his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the Veteran’s OSA and hyperparathyroidism are related to service due to the proximity of his separation from active duty with his current diagnoses.