Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran died in February [REDACTED], 2015 from Alzheimer's disease with underlying causes of hypertension and diabetes.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran's Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, or diabetes were present in service or within one year of his separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA addendum opinions and developing any outstanding medical records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of hypertension or sleep apnea, and thus denied service connection for these conditions. The claim for higher evaluations for left lower extremity varicose veins was also denied as there is no evidence showing persistent edema with stasis pigmentation or eczema.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions, including diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, prostate cancer, or hypertension. The Veteran's claims were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, respiratory disorder (COPD), hypertension, heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, right eye disability, right leg disability, and bilateral foot disability. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and/or insufficient evidence to establish a link between them and service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, lupus erythematosus, and a neurological disability of bilateral lower extremities. The evidence did not meet the criteria for establishing these conditions as being incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to service or a service-connected disability, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim for direct service connection. The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to be compensably disabling within one year of separation from active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disorder, left knee disorders, right knee disorder, and low back disorder. The claim for hypertension is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service records and medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's low back disorder and hypertension are found to be related to service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for a TDIU, as his combined disability rating is at least 40% and he cannot secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a thorough search of her file under all of her names. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disability, low back disability, and hypertension are not related to service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 50 percent rating for sleep apnea has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PVCs was denied as no new and material evidence had been received since his last denial in December 2009. The earliest application to reopen the claim was filed on October 26, 2010.,Service connection for hypertension has been granted as secondary to service-connected sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service and cannot be granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, right wrist disability, cervical spine disability, and bilateral knee disability. The reasons provided include lack of a nexus to service or evidence of continuity of symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, and the case is being remanded to address hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for hypertension or erectile dysfunction, as there is no evidence of an in-service incurrence and a negative nexus opinion from the VA examiner. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not support secondary service connection.