Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and will be reconsidered by the RO.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling him for examinations to determine the severity of his service-connected disabilities and whether any new or existing disorders are related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected conditions have been denied. The current ratings of 10 percent are maintained.

The Board has remanded the claim for a higher initial rating for hypertension due to new evidence and to ensure all records are obtained. The Veteran will be provided another opportunity to provide additional information and/or evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing documents and a need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of hypertension, including whether it is related to service-connected COPD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's hypertension was not service-connected, and his initial rating for coronary artery disease prior to May 2, 2011 was denied. However, he received a 30% rating for coronary artery disease since that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to coronary artery disease was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is granted for tinea versicolor, periodontal disease, and some other conditions. The decision also acknowledges the Veteran's claims for hypertension as a qualifying chronic disability under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities. The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's pain and stress from his knee disabilities caused or aggravated his hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is service connected as it had its onset during active service.,There is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus (DMII) or peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities were caused by his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of in-service stressors and obtaining private medical records. VA examinations will be conducted to assess current psychiatric disorders, sleep disorder, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation must be remanded due to incomplete development of evidence, including exposure to hazardous chemicals in Guam and Diego Garcia. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination to determine the etiology of his diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the claimed disabilities, as there is no evidence showing a nexus to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a fully adequate VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current hypertension, as well as to address whether the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease caused or permanently aggravated his hypertension.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the claim for service connection for blood clots. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, hypertension, and traumatic brain injury are all found to be related to service. The Board finds that the Veteran has established service connection for these conditions.