Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current heart disability or hypertension, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension was caused or aggravated by his exposure to herbicide agents during service, and if so, whether it is related to his period of active service. The claim will be readjudicated after obtaining this information.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's kidney cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is being considered for service connection, but the Board has requested additional clarification on whether it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to service, including exposure to herbicides and secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder. The weight of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's claimed disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board after completion of these actions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for low back disorder. The preponderance of evidence shows that his hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, while his low back disorder is not currently diagnosed.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are found to be the primary causes of his diagnosed depressive disorder with anxious distress features. The Board grants service connection for this acquired psychiatric disability on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's claimed hypertension, skin disorder (rash of the feet, hands, and face), and Bell's palsy were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his time in active duty.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus are currently rated at the lowest possible levels, with no higher ratings granted due to lack of specific criteria being met.

The Veteran's hypertension and bone spurs of the hips were not found to be related to service or service-connected conditions, resulting in a denial of both claims.

The Board finds that the Veteran's low back disorder, fractured ribs, hypertension, and abdominal aortic aneurysm were not incurred in or aggravated by service.,There is no clear and unmistakable evidence showing these conditions existed prior to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from November 1, 2005 forward. The Board granted TDIU effective November 1, 2005.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities from April 5, 2013 to present.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea. He also seeks a higher rating for his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea will be remanded as well.,The Veteran is requesting an increased rating for his diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension has required continuous medication for control, but diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more have not been present during the period of the claim. Therefore, an initial compensable rating is denied.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder effective December 9, 2015 and remanded the claims of service connection for arterial hypertension and TDIU.

The Board found no credible evidence to support the Veteran's reported in-service stressor and denied service connection for PTSD, diabetes, and hypertension.