Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate disability, diagnosed as prostatic hypertrophy and enlarged prostate, is not considered to be due to service or herbicide agent exposure. His hypertension and heart disorder are presumed to have been caused by his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell sarcoma due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. Service connection for hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show it was caused by herbicide agent exposure or secondary to PTSD.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic heart disorder other than hypertension, and the competent medical evidence does not support service connection for either condition. The Veteran's hypertension was not diagnosed during service or post-service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claims were remanded multiple times due to procedural issues.

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office did not substantially comply with its prior remand directives and thus, the case is being returned to them for further development.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused by, or aggravated beyond its natural progression by, his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II or PTSD. The claim for secondary service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability evaluation, the lowest possible rating under VA guidelines for this condition.

The Board is remanding the case for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The claims for service connection for anterior cortical cataract and bilateral amblyopia, hypertension, pseudoptosis, and a heart condition have been previously denied. New evidence submitted does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,The claims for service connection for chronic pulmonary disease have also been previously denied. New evidence submitted does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not start during service or within one year of discharge, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease was granted a rating of 60 percent effective June 20, 2012. The Veteran is not entitled to higher ratings for his other conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, and asthma with COPD and OSA have been granted. The effective dates are September 4, 1998.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is found to be related to his active duty service.,Service connection for hypertension has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and TDIU due to insufficient development of the medical evidence, particularly regarding the relationship between his hypertension and service-connected PTSD or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's hypertension was denied service connection, while his allergic rhinitis received a non-compensable rating.

The Veteran's tuberculosis is currently inactive and not shown to have compensable residuals.,The Veteran's seizure disorder did not have its onset in service.,The Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a lower back disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea has not manifested with persistent day-time hypersomnolence or the need for a breathing assistance device, thus no compensable rating is warranted.,There is insufficient evidence to establish current hypertension and skin disorder diagnoses. Service connection for these conditions cannot be granted as there are no current disabilities present.,The Veteran's right knee disorder is at least as likely as not related to active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and arthritis contributed to his death from myelodysplastic syndrome. As a result, the appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension, both claimed as secondary to PTSD, are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his current claims on appeal, including those for increased rating for diabetes and service connection for various conditions secondary to diabetes.