Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and hypertension are not related to service or any other condition, thus denying both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable disability rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sick sinus syndrome and for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the March 10, 2010 rating decision that granted TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hypertension was caused by his time in service, and therefore grants service connection for hypertension. The heart disorder is also granted as it is less likely than not due to or aggravated by the service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for mini-strokes and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of mini-strokes and the evidence does not support a finding that hypertension was caused by any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no direct nexus between his military service and his current diagnosis. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish a secondary service connection based on his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were generally granted, with some issues being denied. The Veteran was awarded a 10 percent rating for diabetes mellitus type II, and an initial rating of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy in the right lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus type II prior to February 2, 2016, and an increased rating of 20 percent thereafter. The Veteran's hypertension was reopened due to new evidence, but service connection is not granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal condition, to include GERD, as secondary to PTSD was denied in the December 2008 rating decision. New and material evidence has been received since then, reopening this claim.,Service connection for chest pain as secondary to PTSD was also reopened due to new evidence submitted since the December 2008 decision.,The Veteran's hypertension is not service connected as it did not manifest during or within one year of his military service and there is no medical evidence linking it to PTSD. The July 2008 rating decision denying hearing loss was not found to contain CUE.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and end stage renal disease, as well as his right hand, knee, and heel disabilities. The decision also found that new evidence did not warrant reopening of these claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorders, hypertension, and loss of vision in the right eye are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions with service. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated noncompensably disabling.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and updated VA treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to determine his need for aid and attendance or housebound benefits. The referred issues of service connection will also be addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from Arkansas and updating the supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, hypertension, and heart condition are all found to be related to service.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's GERD as secondary to his service-connected sleep apnea.,A compensable initial evaluation for the Veteran's left foot fracture prior to February 22, 2016, and an evaluation in excess of 20 percent thereafter are also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for hypertension due to additional development being needed, including obtaining a VA addendum opinion and attempting to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension (secondary to diabetes and/or PTSD), alcoholism (secondary to PTSD), joint pain (including fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis) (secondary to PTSD), gastrointestinal condition (secondary to PTSD), initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, and initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for CAD have all been denied. The Veteran's service treatment records are silent for complaints or findings of hearing loss, asbestosis, hypertension, alcoholism, joint pain, gastrointestinal condition, diabetes mellitus, or CAD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no direct evidence linking it to his military service or a service-connected condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence to presume service connection based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam.