Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding its etiology and whether it is secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn by the appellant. The RO granted service connection for right knee degenerative joint arthritis, and thus the issue of entitlement to a right knee disability is no longer in appellate status.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to in-service noise exposure. The Board finds additional development necessary for the remaining issues on appeal, including a VA examination for hearing loss and hypertension.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss, hepatitis B, hyperaldosteronism, hypertension, and hypokalemia are all found to be related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and emphysema based on herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claim of in-country service near or within the DMZ.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have had its onset during service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition. The claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are being remanded due to further development needs.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and migraines are not related to his active military service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, heart conditions, and hypertension were not related to service or service-connected disabilities. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have current sleep apnea or a heart condition, including coronary artery disease and hypertension. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further clarification and development, including a medical opinion regarding its relationship to herbicide exposure in service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and updating the claims file with any new information. The Veteran's service connection claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding service treatment records.

The Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,From July 30, 2007 to July 16, 2009, the Veteran's iatrogenic hypothyroidism was manifested by fatigability, constipation and mental sluggishness. From July 17, 2009 to December 28, 2011, it was manifested by weight gain and mental disturbance. From December 29, 2011, the Veteran's iatrogenic hypothyroidism was manifested by cold intolerance, mental disturbance and sleepiness.,From July 30, 2006 to October 31, 2008, the Veteran's history of laryngeal carcinoma was manifested by hoarseness. From November 1, 2008, it was manifested by hoarseness with thickening of cords and pre-malignant changes on biopsy.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, as the evidence shows that he requires continuous medication to control his condition throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a compensable evaluation for hypertension.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, effectively dismissing the case.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Veteran's hypertension was first noted years after separation from service, and his diabetes was not linked to service.