Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for glaucoma and ischemic heart disease has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims.,Tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity have all been granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension and a skin disability (to include chloracne) are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran incurred hypertension during his active duty service and within one year of discharge, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, scars of the head, face, and/or neck, hypertension, and total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to additional evidence added to the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being associated with his case and a need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service. The hypertension and psychiatric disorders are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and the cause of death (dementia) is not considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various disabilities and a rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus. The issues include psychiatric disability (PTSD), lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity neurological disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right calf disability, left calf disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and need for further examination. The issues include bilateral cataracts, hypertension as secondary to DM2, and an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, CAD, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), hypertension, malaise and fatigue, and GERD due to potential service connection issues. The Veteran's active duty service included exposure to noise in-service without protection.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for the claims of increased ratings for hypertension and coronary artery disease, as well as service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's VA treatment records are to be obtained, and a supplemental examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in some cases, and requests that additional treatment records be obtained. The Veteran is not granted service connection for all of his claimed conditions as more evidence is needed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to errors in a previous decision and because of recent information from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) indicating an association between hypertension and exposure to herbicide agents.

The claims of service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, migraine headaches, heart disorder, and high blood pressure have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,New evidence has not reopened previously denied claims of service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI), blurry vision, and blepharospasm.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including cervical spine disability, back disability, bilateral foot disability, tinnitus, sleep disability, chest disability, diabetes mellitus (to include as secondary to herbicide exposure), TBI, hypertension, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy have all been denied. The dental condition claim has also been referred for adjudication.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and hypertension claims are denied. The hypertension claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the claims for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and an increased rating for left ulnar neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records, inadequate examinations, and need for additional testing. The issues include stroke, heart disability secondary to hypertension, lumbar spine conditions, bilateral knee disabilities, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 20, 2014 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus has been denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus is also denied as his current disability picture does not warrant a higher evaluation under any diagnostic code.,The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), a sleep disorder, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence or conflicting opinions in the record.,For the back disorder claim, additional medical opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by military service.,For the major depressive disorder claim, additional medical opinion is needed regarding whether it was incurred in service and/or aggravated by tension headaches and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The claims are being reviewed again as part of a de novo process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of hypertension during or after service.