Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis of the bilateral feet has been granted. The remaining issues have not been fully adjudicated and are remanded.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current right or left knee disability, and the Veteran's reported symptoms are not supported by medical records. Therefore, service connection for these disabilities cannot be granted.,Similarly, the Board finds insufficient evidence to support a finding of a current obstructive sleep apnea disability, as it was first diagnosed many years after discharge from military service. The claim is denied.,Regarding hypertension, the Veteran's blood pressure readings were consistently within normal limits throughout his service and for several years post-discharge. There is no evidence linking this condition to service or any presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. Therefore, service connection cannot be granted.,The Board also found insufficient evidence of a current vision disability in the record. The Veteran's reported symptoms are not supported by medical records. Service connection for this issue is denied.

The Board denied reopening the claim of service connection for hypertension due to exposure to environmental hazards, finding that new and material evidence was not received.,The Board also denied reopening the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and a skin condition, both due to exposure to environmental hazards. The Veteran's testimony and medical opinions were considered but found to be cumulative.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, right homonymous hemianopsia, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of newly submitted evidence. The claims will be reconsidered after all necessary development has been completed.

The Veteran's hypertension and liver cirrhosis were not incurred during service, are not related to herbicide exposure, and do not have a direct relationship with his service-connected diabetes. The claims for increased ratings for neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of each lower extremity and upper extremities as well as for an effective date prior to May 30, 2013 were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to potential service from August 1999 to December 1999 and National Guard/Reserve service, as these records may be relevant to the Veteran's hypertension. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining any additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back condition, hair loss, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and psychiatric disorder. The decision found that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran seeks a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The case is being remanded for further evaluation to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone render him unemployable.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for right hip disability, left varicocele, and arterial hypertension. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated medical records and an examination for the right hip disability.

The Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, including symptoms of depression and alcohol dependence. The Board finds that the criteria for secondary service connection are met.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, heart disability, hypertension, and skin condition based on new evidence. However, due to lack of credible exposure to herbicides during service, these conditions cannot be linked to his military service.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records and any outstanding VA treatment records. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his service, specifically herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining new VA examination records and providing a rationale for opinions regarding whether sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes or hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to properly assess the Veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities, as the current evidence of record does not contain adequate findings for rating purposes.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD.