Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for service connection as it was not incurred during or due to his military service, and there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a disability incurred or aggravated in service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between his claimed conditions and his military service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50% from June 1, 2009 through September 29, 2010. Service connection for right and left knee disabilities is granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to September 29, 2010 is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection effective August 5, 2009.,An initial 10 percent rating for hypertension is assigned.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete STRs and for a medical opinion regarding hypertension. The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, hepatitis C, and hypertension are all at issue.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, is found to be etiologically related to his active service. The Board also finds that the Veteran's hypertension may be permanently worsened by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was entitled to a TDIU as of November 27, 2007, based on his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service symptoms of snoring and difficulty breathing during sleep.

The Board found that the cause of death (cerebrovascular accident with hypertension) was not related to service and denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the claims for service connection for hypertension and cerebrovascular accident.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are found to be secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's right inguinal hernia with a surgical scar, effective from the date of the July 2014 VA examination.

The Board has received notification from the appellant that they wish to withdraw all issues on appeal, including their request for a hearing. As such, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spine, cervical spine, respiratory disorder (manifested by sinusitis and/or rhinitis), and respiratory disorder (manifested by asthma) conditions are not related to her military service. Her hypertension is also not related to her military service.

The Board has ordered additional development for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination and medical opinion. The case will be remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and his symptoms are better explained by other conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia. Therefore, service connection for CFS is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not aggravated by service-connected PTSD and denied his claim for service connection based on aggravation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset during active service and is not related to any incident therein.,The Board also found that there is no evidence of diabetes mellitus, type II, having had its onset during active service.