Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and vascular dementia are rated at 70 percent, hypertension is not compensable, diabetes mellitus is not service connected due to lack of exposure to herbicides, erectile dysfunction is secondary to hypertension, cardiomyopathy with CAD and peripheral neuropathy of the legs do not meet criteria for service connection, and obstructive sleep apnea does not warrant a rating.

The Veteran's right knee disability, dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, bronchial asthma, bilateral hip disability, left knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, back disability, neck disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are not service connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability, hypertension, epididymitis, and bilateral flat feet due to lack of evidence showing onset during active service or within one year of discharge. The VA examiners provided negative nexus opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's polycystic kidney disease and hypertension are service-connected, with the latter being secondary to his service-connected polycystic kidney disease.

The Veteran is granted a 70 percent rating for service-connected depressive disorder prior to July 29, 2009.,A compensable rating of 10 percent is assigned for hypertension throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant, through his representative, has withdrawn this appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and increased rating for diplopia due to incomplete development.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension is caused by his service, specifically his Agent Orange exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected back condition, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and a sleep disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support these conditions being related to his military service or service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension. However, based on the current evidence, including lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment, no credible exposure to herbicides, and post-service diagnoses not linked to military service, the Veteran's claims are denied.

The Veteran's variously diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is service connected due to exposure in the Persian Gulf War. His hypertension and sleep apnea are also service-connected based on presumptive criteria related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and prostate cancer have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board also found no basis for granting these claims as there is insufficient evidence linking any current conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision found that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service, and thus could not apply the Agent Orange presumption. Additionally, the claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen it.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals in their entirety prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated during his active service, nor can it be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including headaches, hypertension, and sleep apnea, are not service-connected as they were not shown to be related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the Republic of Vietnam, and the Board finds that this presumption applies.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is seeking service connection for hypertension, which she claims is related to exposure to herbicides. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional information and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension and heart disorder did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter, and are not otherwise related to his military service. The Veteran's claims for these conditions have been denied.