Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, a heart disorder, and hypertension as there is no evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension and TMJ dysfunction are found to be related to his service, with the hypertension being secondary to a pre-existing condition (coronary artery disease) and TMJ dysfunction stemming from multiple teeth removal during service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and ischemic heart disease, including as secondary to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and the Board finds that service connection is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection, but his right knee strain and hypertension claims were denied. The initial rating for PTSD was granted at 30 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the likely etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected hyperactive airways disorder with recurrent bronchospasms and hypertension have been granted increased ratings, but his dental disorder claim was denied. He is currently receiving a 60% rating for his respiratory condition prior to October 1, 2008, when he also received a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically social phobia with depressive disorder, and hypertension/hypertensive vascular disease.,The Board found that the evidence clearly and unmistakably showed that these conditions had their onset during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disorders, including hypertension and heart disease, were not incurred in service or related to his period of active duty. The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not that these conditions are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes and prostate cancer. The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his hypertension is proximately due to his PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not etiologically related to service, caused by exposure to a herbicide agent, did not manifest within one year of separation from active service, and was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the relationship between his hypertension and service-connected PTSD, as well as any current hepatitis B or its residuals. The examiner will also determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of hepatitis B or any related residuals.

The Veteran's hypertension is not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, as his blood pressure readings have been below the required levels.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension. The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings for coronary artery disease is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on METs, cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation, left ventricular dysfunction, or chronic congestive heart failure.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and if it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and is remanding the heart disability claim to obtain a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches and hypertension, including obtaining VA treatment records from 2002 to present and scheduling a VA examination.