Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bilateral diabetic retinopathy are all service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions based on the presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's hypertension and tinnitus have been rated at the maximum disability rating of 10 percent, and there is no evidence showing that either condition warrants a higher rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for further development, including scheduling an examination and obtaining VA treatment records.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome and hypertension have not met the criteria for an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent evaluations.

The Veteran's hypertension and OSA were not shown to be related to service, including presumed herbicide exposure or service-connected PTSD.,Both conditions first manifested many years after the Veteran's separation from active duty.

The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service, and grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board has granted a 100% schedular rating for schizoaffective disorder and entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits since October 18, 2001. The effective date of service connection for the psychiatric disability is also set at this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal and other conditions are being remanded as the Veteran has not been afforded VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.,Specifically, the Veteran was treated for hypertension in service but no current diagnosis or examination is available.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to reschedule his hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including verifying her service dates and obtaining an addendum opinion regarding her hypertension. The groin muscle strain claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities was denied. Service connection for hypertension, radiculopathy, heart disorder, and liver disorder were also denied.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not shown to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, or due to exposure to herbicide (Agent Orange).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's hypertension and for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for his refractive error, blepharitis, bilateral cataracts, tinea, and chronic lumbosacral strain. The Board finds that further development is necessary before a decision can be made on these claims.,Service connection for mild venous valvular insufficiency is also at issue. The Veteran seeks service connection based on his diabetes mellitus, type II.,The Veteran's claim for tinea is related to his military service and the Board finds that further examination is necessary to determine if it was aggravated by his diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection for chronic lumbosacral strain with herniated nucleus pulposus is also at issue. The Veteran seeks service connection based on his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder and hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of current disability during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication of the Veteran's claims regarding tinnitus, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension and cerebral infarction, as these conditions are claimed as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not alone or in combination render the Veteran unemployable, and his TDIU claim is denied.