Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the appellant's right arm disorder, hypertension, diabetes, chest disorder, breathing disorder, eye disorder, and intestinal disorder did not begin during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA). As such, service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service, including exposure to herbicides. It did not manifest within one year of the Veteran's discharge from service and is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, an eye condition, and stroke due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were based on direct evidence rather than presumptive exposure to Agent Orange or other environmental factors.

The Veteran's asbestosis and COPD are presumed to be related to service exposure. His low back disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the reduction in compensation for hypertension from 60 to 20 percent was improper and restored the original 60 percent rating. The Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's skin disorder, GERD/hiatal hernia, IBS/diverticulitis, sleep apnea, and hypertension are not shown to be related to service or due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Board found no evidence of a current right knee disability or hypertension related to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including determining whether the Veteran's character of discharge from active duty service constitutes a bar to VA compensation benefits and obtaining an etiology opinion regarding the nature and cause of his hypertension.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have onset during active service, was not etiologically related to or caused by service, including herbicide agent exposure, and was not caused or aggravated by his service connected disabilities. As a result, the claim for direct service connection was denied.

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

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be secondary to her service-connected PTSD and has been granted a 30% rating effective June 21, 2013.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glaucoma and hypertension are not related to his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Veteran is granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension as due to herbicide agent exposure in service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are denied. However, his claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and rib disorder are not related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension meet the criteria for a TDIU due to their combined effect on his ability to work.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during or within one year after service and is not related to his service-connected PTSD or sleep apnea.