Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension and residuals of a stroke due to new evidence being added to the record. The Veteran's representative requested this, and the Board agrees.

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the Veteran's claims of PTSD and hypertension, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and to determine if his hypertension is related to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for left eye disorder, tinnitus, hepatitis C, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss as there was no competent medical evidence to support the Veteran's claims.,Service connection could not be established because there were no in-service incurrences or manifestations of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a facial chemical burn is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.,Service connection for fatty liver is also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to in-service treatment with Nizoral.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination for hypertension, as the issue was not previously addressed. The Board will also determine if service connection can be established for hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure and/or its relationship to his other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied because the evidence did not show that she is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected renal cell carcinoma, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided that an additional examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected hypertension or any other factors.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection on all issues except nonservice-connected pension, which was also withdrawn.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding that the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicides during service and there was no evidence of such conditions within one year after separation. The claims were decided on the merits.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for high cholesterol is denied as the term 'disability' does not include laboratory findings such as elevated cholesterol levels.,Service connection for arthritis is denied because the preponderance of evidence shows that the condition is more likely related to aging and post-service occupational history rather than military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hearing loss, hypertension, right knee condition, brain condition, and an acquired psychiatric condition due to incomplete medical records. The Veteran's treatment records need to be obtained, including VA and private records from before 1998.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, TDIU, and DEA benefits due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% rating effective October 29, 2012. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a service connection claim for PTSD is granted. Service connection for hypertension and headache disability are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gouty arthritis, heart disorder, hypertension, and residuals of a hiatal hernia due to incomplete information regarding his Air National Guard service. The AOJ is instructed to verify his periods of active duty and obtain any additional service personnel records and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased initial evaluation for service-connected bilateral tinnitus is denied.,All other issues are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and type II diabetes mellitus were not shown to be related to service, and the Board has denied these claims.,The Veteran's nasal disorder (residuals of sinus surgery) and hypertension have been remanded for further development as they may be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied, while a 10% rating was granted for residuals of excision of a keratoma of the right foot.