Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for cholesterol, increased SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, increase in disability rating for chronic renal insufficiency with hypertension, separate compensable rating for hypertension, and initial rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral cataracts are all remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues for additional development, including service connection claims and rating determinations. The Veteran's claims are not yet resolved.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The cervical spine disability is not rated higher than 20 percent, the left knee disability remains at 10 percent, and hypertension is also rated at 10 percent. GERD receives a 10 percent rating. TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in the prior examinations and additional evidence needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, PTSD, and sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities. The evidence did not support the Veteran's contention that his service-connected knee disabilities caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a bilateral knee disability, hypertension, and hepatitis C due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's attorney. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, heart valve disorder, hypertension, skin cancer, and enlarged neck glands are all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.,There is no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for elevated cholesterol is denied as it does not constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's hypertension and Hepatitis C were denied service connection as there is no evidence of these conditions during his active duty. The Board found that the current diagnoses are not related to his military service.,For diabetes, left brachial plexus injury, bilateral knee conditions, lower spine condition (secondary), peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (secondary), and special monthly pension claims, the case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for kidney disease, hypertension, and macular degeneration have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in August 2016.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was granted a rating of 60 percent effective January 27, 2012. The TDIU claim for prior to October 23, 2008, was also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for kidney disease, hypertension, peripheral and median neuropathy of the upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and median neuropathy of the upper extremities due to incomplete evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease have been granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, cataracts, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are still pending.,An effective date earlier than May 21, 2013 has not been established for tinnitus.

The appeal for hypertension is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, including as associated with Peyronie's disease and as secondary to PTSD and diabetes mellitus, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current conditions and his time in service, particularly related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including headaches and diabetes mellitus, type II, were denied. The claim for headaches was denied as the preexisting condition did not worsen during service.,The initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, prior to May 14, 2014, was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cholesteatoma with reconstruction of the inner right ear was reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection for hypertension, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The effective date for service connection for tinnitus remains April 12, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of reopening his service connection for hypertension with cardiomegaly as there was no new and material evidence presented.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected peptic ulcers.,The Veteran's hypertension and congestive heart failure are both granted as secondary to the service-connected peptic ulcer disease.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability, ED, PTSD, hypertension, and IBS. The claims of service connection for these conditions are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not show that any current disabilities were incurred or aggravated by military service.