Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disability and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for polycystic kidney disease, but denied the claim for service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a bilateral hand disability has been withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) on the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for arthritis, tuberculosis, heart disease, and hypertension as there is no competent evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that an evaluation in excess of this rating is not warranted.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy has been denied as it is not shown to be related to military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran has a combined rating of 100% for her service-connected disabilities. However, she does not have an employment handicap and has overcome the effects of her vocational impairment due to her service-connected conditions. Therefore, she is not entitled to additional vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31.

The Veteran's hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing new medical opinions.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, thyroid disability, melanoma of the chest and back, diabetes mellitus, and right eye cataract.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's digestive disorder is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA medical opinion on whether it is related to Agent Orange exposure or his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's skin disorders are being remanded for a VA medical opinion on their relationship to Agent Orange exposure, as well as any sun exposure during service. The examination should also address the impact of medications taken due to his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's chest pain disorder is being remanded for a VA medical opinion on whether it is related to Agent Orange exposure or PTSD.,The Veteran's respiratory disorders are being remanded for a VA medical opinion on their relationship to Agent Orange exposure, as well as any sun exposure during service. The examination should also address the impact of medications taken due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's post-service high blood pressure and hypertension. The claim will be reconsidered after this development.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including her knee disabilities and depression, preclude her from securing substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and re-adjudication due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected diabetes and/or exposure to Agent Orange. The Board will also consider whether there is sufficient evidence to grant the claim based on secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and medical opinions. The examinations should address all in-service and post-service testing for lead exposure, as well as the Veteran's full service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical evidence and determine if the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU issue will be considered as part of this process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including diabetes, retinopathy, hypertension, and a back disorder. The appeal will be remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during service and to obtain additional medical records.