Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted as a subsequent manifestation of already service-connected left ankle arthritis.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his hip, back, knee, prostate, and skin conditions. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and cause of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, and his combined disability rating is sufficient to grant a TDIU prior to August 3, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to service connection and increased disability ratings, including for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an increased rating for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left hip condition, right hip condition, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to in-service injuries. The claims are being reviewed again as part of this decision.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his diastolic pressure did not consistently reach 110 or more and his systolic pressure did not consistently reach 200 or more. The Board denied an increased rating.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. Service connection is granted for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and chronic kidney condition as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected due to noise exposure in service.,There is no evidence of toenail fungus during or after service, and the claim for this condition is denied.,Diabetes mellitus was not noted in service and did not manifest within one year of separation. The claim for diabetes mellitus is denied.,Erectile dysfunction was not diagnosed in service or post-service. The claim for erectile dysfunction is denied.,Hypertension was not diagnosed in service or post-service. The claim for hypertension is denied.,The Veteran's scar residual from right breast surgery is granted as service-connected.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for jungle rot, hammer toes, hypertension, pes cavus, and sleep apnea. The case is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records from New Orleans, Louisiana, provide a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s hypertension, and issue an SOC addressing the issues of service connection for bilateral pes cavus and sleep apnea.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his functional limitations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinea versicolor remains denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, ratings in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, residuals of a left fifth finger fracture, and residuals of a right hand injury, as well as the issue of total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to October 8, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he passed away before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating of 50 percent or higher for PTSD has been granted, effective from the date of this decision. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD.