Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's varicose veins are not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service and are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.,The Veteran’s vertigo is not related to service or his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and/or tinnitus. The examiner found no mention of the vertigo in the Veteran's service records.,The Veteran has a skin disorder, including actinic keratosis, cutis rhomboidalis, dermatographia, angiokeratoma, which is not related to herbicide exposure or pre-existing conditions.,There is no evidence that the Veteran’s hypertension was caused by his service-connected idiopathic cardiomyopathy with CAD and atrial fibrillation and/or diabetes mellitus, type II. The examiner noted that hypertension does not cause CAD.,The Veteran's umbilical hernia is not related to his in-service bilateral inguinal herniotomies or heart conditions. There was no current diagnosis of a ventral hernia during the appeal period.,There is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran’s erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected idiopathic cardiomyopathy with CAD and atrial fibrillation and/or diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, and GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were caused or aggravated by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravates his hypertension, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the service-connected diabetes type II, finding that the evidence is in equipoise on whether the hypertension was caused by or aggravated by the diabetes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his in-service herbicide agent exposure. An addendum opinion is needed from a qualified clinician.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of chronicity in service or within one year after separation. The claim for hypertension was not granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure as the Veteran served in Vietnam. The Veteran failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with his claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for right and left ankle disabilities, as well as hypertension. The issues have been returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examinations. Specifically, there is a lack of an opinion regarding whether her hypertension is secondary to her service-connected migraines and mood disorder.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal for all conditions.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, left ankle sprain residuals, sinusitis, and left ventricular hypertrophy with AV block are all granted as service-connected. The flat feet, allergic rhinitis, shortness of breath, hypertension, and IBS are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted service connection as it worsened during service. Service connection for hypertension, which is not considered a chronic disease under VA law, was denied due to the lack of evidence linking it to service or to the service-connected pes planus.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disorder, hypertension, and diarrhea are being remanded for additional examinations to assess their current severity.

The Veteran's hypertension, myocardial infarction (coronary heart disease), and major depressive disorder with anxious distress are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, dizziness, confusion/memory loss, headaches, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded for further review.,Specifically, the Board is seeking additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to missing VA treatment records, as well as a need for further examination of his lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claim for reopening a previously denied left knee disability is also remanded.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending claims on appeal, including those for service connection and ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, cholesterol disorder, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), thyroid disorder, and loss of vision in one eye, all associated with exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service or to any event, injury, or illness during service.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder, which is considered permanent and total, granted him eligibility for dependents' educational assistance (DEA) effective April 5, 2004.