Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus type II have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of in-service onset or relationship between his current conditions and active duty.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to its determination that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current hypertension was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected GERD and rhinosinusitis. The claims for bronchitis, hypertension, and gallstones are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, hypertension, and immune thrombocytic purpura due to insufficient rationale provided by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA examiner's opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to her service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD and heart disability. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.

The Veteran's retroperitoneal fibrosis with left kidney removal and stent on the right kidney is rated at 80 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 7500. A separate 10 percent rating for hypertension is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension, left ankle ulceration and poor circulation in the left leg, and an acquired psychiatric disorder for further development. The ulnar nerve disorder case remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations, additional service treatment records, and updated outpatient treatment records.

The Veteran's cataracts and hypertension are being remanded for further examination and opinion as the current medical opinions do not adequately address their relationship to service or diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine condition, right lower extremity condition (claimed as right leg, knee, ankle, and foot pain radiating from the low back), and hypertension have all been denied.

The Veteran's applications to reopen claims for service connection for bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and hypertension have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to support reopening these claims. The Veteran’s current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, as well as the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for skin disability. The Veteran's exposure to herbicides is under investigation, and his hypertension needs further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that the conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, panic attacks, bilateral hearing loss, memory loss, and PTSD due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to non-compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's surviving spouse is being provided another opportunity for the claims file to be updated and any necessary medical opinions obtained.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 12, 2010 because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as it is related to his post-service symptomatology, which he has reported since the early 1970s.

The Veteran's PTSD, hearing loss in the left ear, and tinnitus have been granted service connection. However, additional development is needed to determine the existence and etiology of hypertension, right hand disorder, TBI, bilateral eye disorder, and neck disorder.,Hypertension has not yet been determined as incurred in service due to lack of definitive evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension has been rated at an initial non-compensable rating, but the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted due to his blood pressure readings. The issue of service connection for headaches and dizziness was referred to the AOJ.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service, including exposure to herbicides, or if it was caused by his service-connected PTSD.