Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and residuals of a stroke, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus to active service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after his military service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.,VA will obtain all outstanding records of VA treatment and request private records from the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, asthma, COPD, and hypertension as the evidence did not show these conditions were incurred in or due to military service.

The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol due to it not being a disability. The case is remanded for further examinations and evaluations of the Veteran's lumbar spine, recurring inverted papilloma, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, an eye disorder (vision impairment as a residual of a burn injury), and residuals of a burn injury. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 8, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus type II, and hepatitis C as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or chronicity of these conditions.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand.,His right upper, left upper, right lower, and left lower extremity neuropathies are secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,His lung disability (including a thoracotomy) is remanded for further examination as the nature of this condition remains unclear.,His hypertension is remanded due to its possible association with exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand.,The Veteran's left eye disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's cause of death, suicide due to intoxication by Tramadol, is not considered service-connected. The claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits greater than $300.00 is also denied as there is no evidence linking the Veteran’s death to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding whether the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans engaged shore targets in Vietnam during the Veteran's service.

The Board denied service connection for papillary thyroid carcinoma, hypothyroidism, and hypertension. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the decision favoring the Veteran.,Service connection for PTSD with MDD is granted at a 70 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The issues of service connection for high blood pressure, seizures, hepatitis C, degenerative arthritis of the spine with back pain, and fragment in left knee are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and respiratory disability (chronic sinusitis) due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or etiology in service. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea remains denied.

The Veteran's mid abdominal scar is not rated as compensable, and the Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.,Service connection for left knee disability is denied because there is no evidence showing it began during service or is related to an in-service injury. The Veteran has a right knee disability which may be considered secondary to his left knee disability, but this issue is not addressed as the right knee disability is not service-connected.,The Board finds that hypertension does not have sufficient evidence of association with herbicide exposure and thus cannot be presumed due to such exposure. However, VA examination/medical opinion is required to determine if it is related to any other incident in service or otherwise.,Service connection for colon cancer is denied because there are no records showing the condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected diabetes and his current hypertension. The Veteran needs a more comprehensive VA examination to determine if his hypertension is related to his diabetes or an in-service event.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to determine if his hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for CAD and cardiac arrhythmia as secondary to PTSD, hypertension as secondary to PTSD, a CNS disability as secondary to CAD and cardiac arrhythmia, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. Additional medical opinions are needed on these issues.