Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and found that he had symptoms of sleep apnea during service and since service separation. The Board also granted a rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals of prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining STRs from the Veteran's ACDUTRA period and seeking private treatment records. The claims will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all found to be related to his service-connected disabilities. The Board grants the claims for these conditions on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claim for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's hypertension has been rated as 10 percent disabling since March 2010, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's deep vein thrombosis of the right lower extremity has been rated as 20 percent disabling since March 2010, and the Board finds that a higher rating of 40 percent is warranted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not due to exposure to herbicide agents or as secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD is not entitled to a higher rating.,Service connection for sleep apnea has been granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. Service connection for hypertension remains pending and will be addressed in the remand portion of this decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to January 7, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not establish a relationship to active service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions, including diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, heart condition, and stroke. The issues are related to service connection and may be affected by exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board found that the Veteran's back disability, bilateral leg pain, and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, while hypertension is secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7101, as his blood pressure readings have not been predominantly 160/90 or higher.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since November 6, 2013. Additionally, his need for aid and attendance of another person due to his physical limitations has been established.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right eye disability, but found that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke residuals are not related to his active military service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's right and left plantar fasciitis with heel spur, but denied reopening of his claim for hypertension. The Veteran's service-connected DJD of the right hip is rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, heart disorder, and hypertension due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his active military service.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability, sleep apnea, and enlarged heart due to new and material evidence. The claim for service connection for these conditions is granted.