Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's sons, J.S. and K.S., were not found to be permanently incapable of self-support by reason of mental or physical defect as of their 18th birthday.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Panic Disorder, is etiologically related to his active service. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated in relation to service, potential exposure at Camp Lejeune, and a prescription of propoxyphene during service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's hypertension, rectal disorder other than irritable bowel syndrome, and vaginal disorder are not related to her military service or a service-connected disability.,As such, these claims have been denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for tachycardia (heart problems) and hypertension as they were withdrawn by the appellant during his hearing. The claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, type II are denied.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service, may not be presumed to have been so incurred, and is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and/or CAD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, which may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that they are not related to his active duty service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is a result of his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at 60 percent since September 6, 2012. The criteria for a rating of 60 percent for cardiomegaly have been met from the date of claim until August 11, 2009. As of August 12, 2009, the Veteran's cardiomegaly is rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or at the housebound rate has been denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral vitreous floaters. The Veteran's current condition is found to have originated during his active military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than 10 percent, as his blood pressure readings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy and cataracts in both eyes is currently rated at 20 percent. A separate 20 percent rating has been granted for the visual impairment associated with the diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence added to the record and because statements of the case have not been issued for the diabetes and left knee disability claims. The hypertension claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need to consider additional medical records and provide an updated opinion regarding the Veteran's heart condition.

The Veteran's hypertension and tension headaches have been rated appropriately, but his left shoulder tendonitis and left hip strain do not warrant higher initial ratings. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection of bilateral hearing loss or a sleep disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bone spurs of both feet and hypertension, as well as his TDIU claim are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis, asthma, hypertension, and OSA as secondary to sarcoidosis. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or association with any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition, manifested by major depression with anxiety, is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for hypertension will be remanded as it may be related to exposure to herbicides during service in Southwest Asia. The TDIU claim will also be remanded due to the grant of service connection for a psychiatric disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicides or other chemicals during service. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence linking current disabilities to service.