Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of onset during service or within one year after separation. The Board also found that these conditions were not caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing an adequate VA examination to determine whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that hypertension did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty. The Veteran's PTSD was diagnosed but the examiner determined it was less likely than not related to service, specifically the verified in-service stressor of being exposed to rocket attacks.

The Veteran's appeals were denied for various conditions and benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee condition has led to secondary hip, back, and respiratory conditions. The Board granted the claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and service connection of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted. The Board found that the hypertension is related to his active duty service from February through October of 2003.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease associated with hypertension is being remanded due to the need for clarification on the relationship between arteriosclerosis and later diagnosed coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for additional medical examination. The appellant's claims for service connection for heart disease and hypertension are pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death was metastatic cancer, which is not service-connected. The medical evidence did not support a finding that any service-connected conditions contributed to or caused his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination to address whether his diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, or hypertension require regulation of activities. The issues remain on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues of service connection for various conditions, including hypertension and bilateral elbow/knee disorders. The appeal is also referred back to the AOJ due to other unadjudicated claims.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, kidney disorder, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development including medical examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected depression is granted, and his lumbar degenerative disc disease is rated at 40 percent since September 9, 2009. His right knee patellar tendonitis remains at a 10 percent rating, while his hypertension continues to be rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension has not met the criteria for a higher initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent during the entire initial rating period on appeal.,The Veteran's right ankle strain has not met the criteria for a higher initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent during the entire initial rating period on appeal.

The Veteran's claimed conditions are not service connected as they do not have a direct relationship to his military service. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and the current diagnoses were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension and service connection for implanted cardiac pacemaker are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including consideration of new evidence submitted by Cardiac Consultants P.C. and Dr. M.