Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain deck logs for his ship, U.S.S. Tripoli, to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension were denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD and hypertension were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected metatarsalgia with pes planus. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD/depression), coronary artery disease (CAD), and hypertension. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted as it is found to be directly related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's isolated systolic hypertension was manifested to a compensable degree within one year following his separation from service, and the Board finds that service connection is warranted.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated as a result of active service or a service-connected disability. The issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's sinusitis, hypertension, sleep apnea, and transient ischemic attacks with strokes are not attributable to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to a need for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and stroke residuals are being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development of evidence, including obtaining VA treatment records.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the issues of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on claimed loss of use of the voice is denied as he has not experienced complete organic aphonia with constant inability to communicate by speech during the appellate period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes and thus, service connection is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension, low testosterone and prostate disability are being remanded for further examination and determination of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing as requested by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and conducting a medical opinion regarding whether any service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for type 2 diabetes mellitus are being addressed.

The Veteran's diabetes and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus service connection is denied.,The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple issues, including cancer of the left pharyngeal tonsil, ischemic heart disease, bilateral swelling of the feet, headaches, PTSD, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disability to include acid reflux, sleeping disorders to include sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, skin disorder (chloracne), bleeding from the nose and mouth, tinnitus, an upper back and/or neck disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The decision does not specify a rating assigned or effective date.