Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a cerebrovascular accident with residual right-sided hemiparesis have been dismissed due to the Veteran's passing.

The Veteran's hypertension, CAD, and CABG residual surgical scars are not entitled to an effective date earlier than the dates assigned.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is denied.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 29, 2010, and a rating in excess of 10 percent from August 1, 2010, for CAD is denied.,An initial compensable rating for CABG residual surgical scars is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, while his condition manifested by shortness of breath and other conditions are denied. The issues of service connection for a left knee condition, right torn rotator cuff, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral upper and lower extremities are remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability. The Board will request an appropriate VA examination to assess these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and hypertension have been reopened, but the claim for high cholesterol has been denied. The case is remanded for further examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for higher evaluations and service connection are remanded due to insufficient examinations, lack of consideration of flare-ups, and need for additional opinions regarding his left foot arthritis and hypertension.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a heart disorder was denied. The evidence received since the May 2013 rating decision is not new and material.,Service connection for a respiratory condition and hypertension were denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension began during active service and continued after service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, but further medical opinion is needed to clarify this relationship and address other theories of entitlement.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus, but remanded the claims for skin cancer, hypertension (to include as due to PTSD), and residuals of a stroke.,Service connection is being remanded for skin cancer, hypertension (to include as due to PTSD), and residuals of a stroke.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back, neck, left knee, right knee disabilities and hypertension due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including neuropathy pain in the right side of the body, middle back disability with arthritis, hypertension, IBS with polyps, fibroadenoma of the breast, bilateral flat feet, left knee disability, right knee disability, and residuals of a hysterectomy. The decision states that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection based on her Reserve service.

The Veteran's hypertension, adenocarcinoma of the colon and residuals thereof including a resection of the large intestine, and gallbladder disability are all remanded for further examination and opinion. The AOJ should also issue Statements of the Case for each matter remanded by the Board.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, PTSD, TBI, type II diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The effective dates for service connection have also not been established.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for FSGS with hypertension prior to October 31, 2011 was denied. From October 31, 2011, the Veteran is not entitled to a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding insufficient evidence to link the condition to active service or service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and new and material evidence to reopen the claim of hypertension. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the submitted evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete medical records and insufficient opinions regarding service connection.