Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability (hypertension) in service or within one year following separation, and the Veteran did not provide credible evidence linking his current condition to service. The Board also determined that hypertension was not proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus or CAD.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the Veteran's periods of active duty and reserve service, as well as to obtain his January 16, 2003 service examination. The case is being remanded for these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an evaluation of 10 percent or higher for his hypertension. For the other claims, the evidence does not support a finding that any of the claimed conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board hearing due to his inability to attend the previously scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a Board videoconference hearing. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions are pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service in the Republic of Vietnam and to obtain relevant medical records. The claims will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board finds that there is not sufficient evidence to establish exposure to Agent Orange or any other herbicide during his service. As a result, the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and an inadequate etiological opinion. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered after these issues are addressed.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated by service and is not related to his service-connected PTSD. The TDIU claim was denied as the Veteran's combined disability rating did not meet the minimum schedular criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, left hip disability, and right knee disability have all been granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of service connection for hemorrhoids and hypertension.

The Board has requested an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's eye disability was aggravated by service-connected hypertension. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to service or service-connected conditions, including exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran is granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus, and tinnitus.,Diabetes mellitus type 2 is presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Hypertension is found to be related to the service-connected diabetes mellitus. Tinnitus was incurred during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension, bilateral pes planus, scar above the right eyebrow, and allergic rhinitis were not found to warrant higher ratings. The Veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome with synovitis was also denied.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, as his conditions are not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by active service. The Veteran's statements regarding exposure to herbicides do not meet the legal standard required for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for medical examinations to address the etiology of his hypertension, skin disorder, and hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, status post-bladder removal with residuals of bladder cancer, and status post-prostatectomy with erectile dysfunction due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is service-connected, and the Board has also granted service connection for his status post brain stem infarct as secondary to his now service-connected hypertension. The labyrinthitis and right ankle disorder are also found to be related to the now service-connected status post brain stem infarct.,Special monthly compensation on the need for aid and attendance of another person is granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as it was granted by a March 2016 rating decision. The hypertension claim is being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).