Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding increased ratings for diabetes, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the condition is related to service and not due to any other factors.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including dizziness/somatization disorder and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined effects of these disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for higher initial ratings for atrial fibrillation and hypertension. The remaining issues of service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral ankle sprain, IBS, and GERD are REMANDED.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's death was caused by service-connected coronary artery disease, which is considered the principal cause of his cardiopulmonary arrest and subsequent death.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted service connection. Tinnitus is denied as not related to service. Hypertension is also denied as not related to service. Cardiovascular disorder (arteriosclerosis), kidney disorder, and diabetes mellitus are all denied on secondary basis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for hypertension, which was secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus II.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the service connection claims, as well as for rating decisions on diabetes and related neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran's heart disorder may be related to her migraine headaches, but there is conflicting evidence. Her hypertension may be related to her active military service or her coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, cardiac disability, hypothyroidism, and hypertension as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.,There are no records showing the appellant had any diagnosed conditions during his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as there are no records showing diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more. The Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome claim is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for an examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during his active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, migraines, left ankle strain, tinnitus, hypertension, costochondritis, allergic rhinitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis are all rated at the maximum schedular ratings. The Veteran's Restless Leg Syndrome is rated as 30 percent.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for cardiovascular disability (hyperlipidemia) is denied. The Veteran's hyperlipidemia is a laboratory result and not considered a showing of disability.

The Veteran's claim for a separate compensable rating for hypertension from May 26, 2010 to October 7, 2010 was denied. The claim for a separate compensable rating for hypertension from October 8, 2010 is also denied.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, secondary to his service-connected PTSD, is denied. His claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is granted with a 10% disability evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus is denied. The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension, which includes diabetic peripheral neuropathy as part of his diabetes mellitus, should be remanded to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.