Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection was denied. The Board found no evidence of a chronic lumbar spine disability or respiratory problems due to asbestos exposure, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis of the hip, or blood blockage on the left side of the neck that were incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal is for increased ratings for service-connected hypertension and sarcoidosis. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition.,The Veteran's hypertension was rated at 20 percent, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on objective blood pressure readings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's in-service sexual assault. The claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, hepatitis C, a right knee disorder, and erectile dysfunction are also granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination as it has been over five years since his last examination.

The Veteran's hypertension has not manifested with diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against a compensable rating for hypertension at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to herbicide agents in Korea and obtain a medical opinion regarding the relationship between his conditions and his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CMML is granted, with the condition being related to his exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The other claims are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew them prior to a decision.

The Board determined that the reduction in disability rating for the Veteran's diabetes from 40% to 20% was not proper and restored the original 40% rating. The criteria for a higher rating for hypertension with renal failure prior to July 6, 2011, were not met.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for service-connected hypertension and TDIU are denied. The claims for higher ratings for service-connected lumbar spine disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hiatal hernia, hypertension, residuals of anthrax vaccine, and tinnitus.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to her active or reserve service.

The Board found no direct service connection for the cause of death due to a disability related to military service, including as a former POW. The VA medical opinions were more probative than the Appellant's assertions.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining this additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether it may be related to herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and hypertension due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical evidence, including VA and private treatment records, and undergo examinations to determine the etiology of his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, bladder incontinence, basal cell carcinoma, left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and a left hand skin rash due to additional development of evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, and denied service connection for hypertension. The denial was based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for consideration of additional evidence submitted since the last decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C, acquired psychiatric disorder (manifested by depression and insomnia), and hypertension are not related to his active duty service.