Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased evaluations have been dismissed.,The claim to reopen the right knee disorder has been granted, but service connection is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, but the issues of hypertension, anal/recal abscesses, and a skin disorder secondary to diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and back disorder are related to his active duty service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension both began during his period of active duty service. As a result, the Board finds that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the issue of service connection for hypertension can be decided. The Veteran's claim will be returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for further action.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic code. The Veteran's hypertension and CFS claims have been reopened due to new evidence received since the last final denial.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and bilateral eye disorders are all found to have onset during service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the issues of service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular diseases.

The Board has found that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD. The issue of service connection for HTN remains pending as additional development is required.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not shown to cause or aggravate his hypertension, nor did it cause or aggravate his peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for hypertension has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is rated at 70 percent disabling effective May 31, 2011. He was granted a TDIU based on PTSD from that date.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a medical advisory opinion regarding the likely etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and heart disease.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease, hypertension, and migraines are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the other claims.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as a result of continuity of symptomatology since his separation from service.

The Veteran's hypertension was not caused by service, diabetes, or within one year of service separation. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service or herbicide exposure. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have diabetes which could be linked to kidney damage and hypertension.

The Veteran's heart condition, hypertension, and residual cardiac scar have been granted effective from February 15, 2001. The squamous cell carcinoma of the right base of the tongue has not been granted an earlier effective date.,Issues related to increased ratings for the heart condition, hypertension, and residual cardiac scar are being remanded.

The Board has remanded two issues: hypertension and a skin disability of the hands and/or fingers. For both, additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of these conditions.