Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and hypertension associated with PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to November 1, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's urticaria of the neck, chest, and groin is related to his period of service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain an adequate VA opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension, including whether it is related to herbicide exposure and/or secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding no evidence of these conditions during his period of active service or within a year after separation. The Board also found that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current diagnoses and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of diabetes, heart disability, or respiratory disabilities. The claim for throat cancer is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is due to his military service, specifically herbicide exposure. The issue of secondary service connection for hypertension remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is found to be etiologically related to service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim for hypertension and determined that it is service connected. The issues of heart murmur, right leg pain, and left leg pain are remanded due to lack of medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disability and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the issues of service connection for hypertension and rectal bleeding, both as secondary to prostate cancer, status-post RALP with urinary incontinence; and entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes mellitus. As a result, these claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and there is no evidence that any of his conditions were aggravated by service. The Board finds the VA examiner's opinion more probative than Dr. R.D.'s opinion regarding PTSD contributing to death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are not related to service, while his hypertension is presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure during service.,Service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and hypertension, is denied as there is no evidence of a link between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is not shown to have been incurred in service or due to exposure to herbicides. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as depression and PTSD), hypertension, and headache disorder. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension, which is presumed to be due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The issue of whether the hypertension is proximately due or aggravated by service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus will also be addressed.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's PTSD, glaucoma, hypertension, and prostate condition claims due to worsening symptoms and need for updated medical examinations. The case is REMANDED for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder (claimed as a heart attack), and hypertension were denied. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II and type I diabetes, bilateral hand disability, low back disability, right knee disability, right hip disability, bilateral wrist disability, and neurological disorder of the lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or a link between these conditions and service. The Veteran's claims for increased rating for onychomycosis and dental disorder are dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.