Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral eye disorders, including cataracts, dry eye, and ocular hypertension, are not related to his active military service. The preexisting conditions did not increase in severity during service, and there is no evidence of a nexus between any current eye disorder and service.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II or hypertension (HTN) as related to the Veteran's active service. The Board concluded that the Veteran did not have a chronic condition in service and that his current conditions are more likely due to post-service factors.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes was not related to her military service and denied all issues of secondary service connection. The Veteran's conditions are considered direct service connection cases.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability in an August 2016 decision, and the Court remanded this issue to the Board.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as it did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran meets the criteria for basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically a TDIU.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension was not shown during his active duty service, and there is no evidence to suggest a nexus between the current condition and service. As such, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no credible evidence of a right or left shoulder injury during service, and the record does not contain probative evidence relating any currently diagnosed shoulder disorder to active service.,The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no credible evidence of tinnitus during service or for many years thereafter. The preponderance of the evidence is against finding that current tinnitus is related to active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of his service connection claims, including examinations to address the etiology of his hypertension and acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetic nephropathy have not been shown to warrant a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's malignant melanoma is presumed to be due to his in-service herbicide exposure, but there is no evidence of record showing that it was incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and an acquired psychiatric disability. Service connection is also granted for arthritis (right shoulder) but not OSA.

The Veteran's PTSD and substance abuse disorder are currently rated as 70 percent disabling, but the Board finds that an increased rating is not warranted.,Hypertension was first diagnosed in approximately 2006, more than a decade after service, and there is no evidence of its onset during active duty. The Veteran's current hypertension does not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on exposure to Gulf War conditions.

The Board found no evidence of a thyroid disorder, hypertension, or obstructive sleep apnea in service. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a disability for which service connection is sought. As such, no service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and headaches secondary to PTSD with impaired sleep due to incomplete development of his service records, lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives, and inadequate medical opinions. The case is now returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and impotency have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's hypertension has been continuously treated with medication and predominantly manifested by diastolic pressure readings of 100 mmHg or more. The Board finds a 10 percent rating is warranted for the entire period on appeal.

The Board finds that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, variously diagnosed, as her symptoms are at least as likely as not related to her military service. The claim for hypertension will be remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's PTSD with mood disorder has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to difficulty in understanding complex commands, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and epistaxis are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a qualified medical examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are being remanded due to inconsistencies in the examination reports and need for additional medical opinions.