Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depression, are not service-connected. The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicides during service, but there is no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment for hypertension in service. His acquired psychiatric disorder does not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to military service. Service connection was denied on both direct and secondary bases.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as they are not severe enough to prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his current employment status and any accommodations provided by his employer.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating as his blood pressure readings were predominantly below 160/90 and he did not have a history of diastolic blood pressure of predominantly 100 mm. or more requiring continuous medication.

The Veteran's hypertension is caused by his service-connected diabetes with early nephropathy. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence indicates that the Veteran's diagnosed stomach condition and urinary disorder are related to his service-connected disabilities, specifically diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal for initial evaluations and ratings on multiple conditions has been dismissed as the claims have all been withdrawn. The TDIU claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for an effective date prior to September 21, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as a generalized anxiety disorder, started in service and is related to his military service. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

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

The Veteran's heart disorder, hypertension, and thyroid removal residuals are being remanded for additional development as the Board finds that VA examinations are warranted to assess their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension and coronary artery disease as secondary to hypertension have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for migraines, and hypertension.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and hypertension and his military service, thus denying both claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not begin in service and is not otherwise linked to his time in active duty. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD and hypertension have been rated as 70 percent and noncompensable, respectively. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's chronic prostatitis with urinary incontinence and hypertension, residual of rheumatic fever are currently rated at 40 percent each. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and therefore grants service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses for most of his claimed conditions and there is no evidence linking these conditions to service. Service connection is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain missing VA treatment records and SSA records, as well as to attempt to determine the basis for the Veteran's Social Security Disability award. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which he contends is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease and/or posttraumatic stress disorder. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.