Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis has been withdrawn, and the Board no longer has jurisdiction to decide that claim. The cases of hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, multiple myeloma, and heart condition are remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure, but the heart disability claim is remanded as a new VA examination is needed.

The claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. The claims for heart disease, hypertension, residuals of malaria, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and an eye disability due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board found no CUE in the November 2008 rating decision that granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and hypertension, both with non-compensable ratings. The Veteran's arguments were deemed to be disagreements as to how the facts were weighed or evaluated.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, skin cancer, and enlarged prostate to obtain a VA examination.,Veteran served in Vietnam during the requisite period, raising a presumption of herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disability, and hypertension as not related to military service or exposure to herbicide agents at Camp Lejeune.,The cause of death claim was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's fatal conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected conditions or exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran needs to provide updated medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for glaucoma, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and kidney disease due to insufficient development of the record. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Veteran's claim for cancer of the kidney has been remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology. The claims for hypertension and lung disorder related to herbicide agent exposure have also been remanded, as there are no service medical records available.,Service connection is being considered for tinnitus based on in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and increased rating for irritable bowel syndrome due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Veteran's hypertension, stroke, and physiatric disability have been granted service connection. The Board found the evidence sufficient to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and skin condition is remanded as additional examination is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his blood pressure readings have never consistently been at levels requiring such a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, low back disability, left ankle and knee disabilities, bilateral eye disabilities, hemorrhoids, scar, skin disability, and PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional development.,VA examinations were cancelled because the Veteran missed them. The Board finds that medical opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including melanoma, prostate disorder, hypertension, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, erectile dysfunction, and cancer of the lymph nodes. The claims are being remanded to obtain VA examinations and determine if there is a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service, particularly his exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's hypertension has not met the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent since October 26, 2010.

The appeal for service connection for headaches has been dismissed.,The appeals seeking earlier effective dates for tinnitus and a 70% rating for bipolar I disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder have also been dismissed.,An initial rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus, as well as ratings greater than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and greater than 60 percent for CAD, have all been dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension with irregular heartbeat and hypertensive arterionephrosclerosis has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for a heart condition, respiratory condition, migraines, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted. The claim for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no evidence of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent use. The claims for ischemic heart disease and hypertension are remanded due to lack of medical records. Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder remains pending.