Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's chronic stomach problem (GERD) is service-connected. The Board has granted the reopening of his claim for this condition, but denied claims for residuals of an upper back injury and shortened left leg due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or aggravation by service. Service connection was not established for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's onychomycosis of the feet was rated as noncompensable from December 11, 2009 to October 27, 2014 and a compensable rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's hypertension was rated as noncompensable from December 11, 2009 to October 26, 2014 and a compensable rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to clarify the etiology of his left eye glaucoma, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and impotence. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea is presumed due to his service in a unit operating near the demilitarized zone. Service connection is granted for these conditions as they are presumed related to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for gout, allergic rhinitis and/or sinusitis, skin lesions of the bilateral lower extremities, migraine headaches, heart arrhythmia, and hypertension were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service. The Veteran's low back condition was also denied due to lack of clinical diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for hypertension, right eye disability, and an increased rating for asthma. The Veteran must submit a timely substantive appeal if he wishes to proceed with these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and onychomycosis due to in-service herbicide exposure. The case must be returned for further development, including obtaining a new medical opinion regarding the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the current schedular ratings adequately reflected his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension leading to a stroke, claimed as secondary to PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a physician regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy, including as secondary to service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to address these issues.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to lack of evidence during the appeal period.,Service connection was not granted as there is no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in either upper or lower extremities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, emphysema, and hypertension. The Veteran's PTSD claim was also denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran was not found to be permanently and totally disabled due to nonservice-connected disabilities from August 22, 2007, to September 29, 2016.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided were not compliant with the prior remand directives. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction were not incurred in service or due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board also determined that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU prior to November 5, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension and renal disease secondary to service-connected disabilities due to insufficient examination reports, requiring further development.