Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated by service, including his service-connected PTSD and/or in-service herbicide exposure. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his active service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a kidney disorder and hypertension due to additional development being required.

The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and grants service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, hypertension, tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD are denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing his claims for service connection for hypertension and PTSD, as well as entitlement to a compensable rating for tinea cruris. The Veteran will have the opportunity to perfect his appeal by filing a substantive appeal if he wishes.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective prior to September 17, 2015. The claim for hypertension remains denied. Service connection for diabetes and a dental condition are not established. No new rating was granted.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the RO's severance of service connection was not valid due to procedural errors and lack of evidence establishing clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's service, obtain VA and private treatment records, and provide medical opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, sleep apnea, diabetic neuropathy/numbness of the feet, hypertension and GERD/acid reflux have all been denied as they are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hemolytic anemia, hypertension, and end stage renal disease has been denied. The Board found no evidence of hepatitis or G6PD deficiency during the period on appeal, and thus could not establish a nexus to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his active service or any presumptive exposure to herbicides. The claim was also not granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of vaccinations, to include a stroke, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus. The issues regarding lumbar disability, right knee disability, and evaluation for index finger fracture were also addressed but not specified in terms of disposition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension warrants a 10 percent rating, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to newly added VA treatment records, and the claim will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and its relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, a gynecological disorder, hypertension, and anemia due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions during her active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, increased ratings for various disabilities, and entitlement to automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension as a result of herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, which contributed to the myocardial infarction and high blood pressure that led to his cardiac arrest. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.