Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all conditions and issues except hypertension, PTSD/Depressive Disorder with Memory Loss, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, GERD, back disorder, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, right and left hand disabilities, diverticulitis, chronic constipation, urinary incontinence, arthritis of the entire body, fibromyalgia/arthralgia, erectile dysfunction, rhinitis, migraine headaches, fungus of the feet, sinusitis, hypercholesterolemia. The Board dismissed these appeals as per the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding treatment records and SSA records that need to be obtained.

The Veteran's current hypertension was not related to service, as there is no evidence of a diagnosis during or within one year after service. The Board found that the available evidence does not support direct or presumptive service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly pension benefits due to lack of evidence showing he requires regular aid and attendance or is permanently housebound. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining updated income information from SSA.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and hypertension, finding no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.,Nonservice-connected pension was also denied due to income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for an anxiety disorder is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding no credible evidence of its onset during or immediately after service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether hypertension is related to herbicide exposure and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional information and clarification from a VA psychiatrist regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his claimed disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, back disorder, and bilateral lower extremity sciatica as secondary to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated based on the severity of her condition, as it was unclear from the most recent VA examination if her medication had been changed and if her symptoms were well-controlled. The Board has ordered a new examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or due to active service. The Board found no evidence of hypertension and diabetes, which are necessary for service connection.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and depression with psychotic features are not service-connected. However, the Veteran is granted basic eligibility for non-service-connected disability pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, colon cancer, and automatic dyscontrol due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran will need to provide additional VA treatment records, undergo a psychiatric examination, a neurological examination, and an opinion regarding his exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities prior to March 18, 2013. The case will be reviewed after further development of the hypertension issue.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for right shoulder disability and left shoulder disability, but denies these claims as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection. The claim for hypertension and respiratory disability (asthma) remains denied.

The Veteran's neck disability is granted as service-connected.,Hypertension was not shown to be related to service and did not manifest within one year of separation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to procedural issues and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's death is noted, but DIC claim remains pending.

The Board previously denied service connection for hypertension, but the Court has ordered a remand due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's hypertension may be related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals seeking initial compensable ratings for various conditions have been dismissed.,Initial rating higher than 10 percent for glaucoma, left wrist scar residual, and sinusitis are also dismissed.