Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypoglycemia and hypertension were denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if hypertension is related to service or any other conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to service, including exposure to herbicides. Service connection is denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by acute myeloid leukemia, which the VA physician determined is not a B-cell leukemia. The Board finds that there is no link between the immediate or contributory causes of the Veteran's death and his service, including presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's hypertension developed secondary to his service-connected PTSD and was granted service connection. The low back disability is not addressed in the decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied as it does not constitute a compensable disability. The claim of service connection for hypertension (HTN) was previously denied and new evidence received since the last denial does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,The Veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent rating throughout from May 2008, based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his hypertension, malaria, dizzy spells, and unspecified eye condition.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for the issues of hypertension, bilateral hearing loss and diabetes ratings. The Board granted service connection on a secondary basis for erectile dysfunction due to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an opinion on their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and VA examinations.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required continuous use of medication for control and had a diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more but not 110 or more, was evaluated as noncompensably disabling. The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's vocal cord disability is rated at 60 percent, effective June 16, 2011.,Service-connected hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the appellant's claimed stressor and to obtain additional medical opinions. The appeal will be considered again after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals regarding hypertension, migraine headaches, heart disability, and low back condition were dismissed as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims.

The Board found that the evidence does not establish a service connection for hypertension, hyperkeratosis of the feet, GERD or sleep apnea.

The Veteran's hypertension was not related to service, including exposure to herbicides or as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's chronic kidney disease is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis in service or within one year after discharge, nor any link between the condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was not incurred or aggravated during active duty service. The Board finds that the preexisting condition did not worsen in service.,Service connection for a chronic GI disorder, including GERD, diverticulosis, and an esophageal stricture, is denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during service and none are linked to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a new examination and medical opinions regarding his left knee disability and hypertension. The issues of service connection and increased rating are being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU issue.