Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The issues of increased ratings for right knee total replacement, right knee arthritis, right knee scar, left knee arthritis, left knee scar, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and ischemic heart disease due to in-service herbicide exposure. The case is being returned for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer and seizures were not shown to have been incurred in service.,Hypertension was not present during the period of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board is remanding several of his claims for further development.,The Veteran has multiple conditions that require additional examination or evidence to determine their etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and chronic renal failure due to lack of evidence connecting these conditions to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of increased rating for hypothyroidism and TDIU, as the Veteran withdrew his appeals. The claim of service connection for hypertension is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include sleep apnea, hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, left leg disability, right leg disability, PTSD, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and adjudication, including obtaining income verification from the appellant and her Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits information. The Board also requested an opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated as 40 percent disabling, and he is granted TDIU benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including service connection for various conditions and the relationship to service. The Veteran's death during appeal means his spouse is now the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claim for additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service, and whether it is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and right knee condition are denied as they are not related to service.,Service connection is denied because the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, and high blood pressure (hypertension), due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD, and headaches, including as due to hypertension. The appeals are currently pending.,Further VA examination is required for the left and right knee disabilities.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's death to his military service or any service-connected disability. The appellant did not provide sufficient medical evidence to support her claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations. The effective date of service connection for diabetes is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical strain with disc disease and traumatic arthritis, as well as claims for service connection for various conditions, were denied. The Veteran was also denied a temporary total evaluation for his right shoulder disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his hypertension, which began in service, substantially contributed to his severe coronary artery disease and subsequent heart attack.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's ability to work and his medical conditions.