Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his bilateral knee, back, and pes planus disabilities.

The Board has determined that a new examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II. The case is therefore REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active service in Vietnam. The AOJ is instructed to conduct further research and provide additional information before making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for VA reimbursement of private medical expenses from September 9, 2011 is denied as he did not meet the legal requirements for such benefits under applicable laws and regulations.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a higher initial rating is denied.,The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic UTIs/prostatitis are not related to his active service or as secondary to his diabetes mellitus. The claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a failure to address the Veteran's PTSD medication and its relationship to hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, major depression, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, bladder dysfunction, right shoulder arthritis, allergic rhinitis, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 1, 2012.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension to obtain an addendum opinion that addresses whether these conditions are proximately due or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions prior to October 14, 2010 did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's right knee disability, hypertension, and bilateral pes planus have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, parathyroid disorder, pituitary adenomas (tumor), restless and shaky leg syndrome, and sleep apnea have been granted service connection based on direct evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records. Additional examinations are also needed to assess the current severity of his right hip, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of service periods and additional medical examinations to determine if hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder are related to military service.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type 2 are granted service connection as secondary to his PTSD and hypertension respectively. The ratings for the bilateral knee disabilities remain unchanged.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required continuous medication to control, resulted in blood pressure readings that were predominantly over 80 mmHg diastolic and over 120 mmHg systolic during the period of appeal. The Board found a 10 percent evaluation for hypertension was warranted.

The Veteran's heart tumor, hypertension, and kidney disease are being remanded for additional development to determine if they are related to his service in the Persian Gulf.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is found to be the proximate cause of her TIA, and thus she is granted service connection for residuals of TIA on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including consideration of new evidence and an addendum opinion from the VA examiner who conducted a PTSD disability benefits questionnaire.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature of his service-connected disabilities and whether they are related to service.