Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis and hypertension due to inadequate VA examinations, insufficient evidence on file, and potential association with Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hypertension was aggravated by service-connected PTSD, and therefore grants service connection for aggravation of hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion and addressing the basis and rationale for the amendment to the Veteran's death certificate. The claim will be readjudicated based on this new information.

The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed to determine if it is related to service, including presumed exposure to herbicides. The case is remanded for further examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hypertension, including as a result of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a Social and Industrial Survey to determine if his service-connected conditions preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The TDIU claim will be considered in conjunction with the increased rating claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for morbid obesity has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability underlying the condition. The claim for service connection for hypertension remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his spine disability was denied due to failure to report for a scheduled examination.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and it is not related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and hypertension. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to hypertension is being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer, hypertension, COPD, and stroke are not service-connected as they did not manifest during or within one year after his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted increased ratings for lumbar strain and left pelvic fracture disabilities, effective December 28, 2009. The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and found that new evidence supports a current diagnosis of PTSD. Service connection is granted for hypertension, but not for sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, bilateral hand disability, or bilateral elbow disability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cardiomyopathy due to new and material evidence. However, there is no current disability manifested by dizziness or fatigue other than cardiovascular disease.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination and development, including obtaining VA treatment records from September 1993 to the present. The issues of entitlement to a compensable initial disability rating for hypertension and entitlement to service connection for residuals of a cerebral aneurysm are also being addressed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including headaches, hypertension, a shoulder disability, benign prostate hyperplasia, fatigue, diabetes mellitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, skin disorders, allergies, sleep apnea, and hyperlipidemia. The reasons provided were that there is no evidence of current disabilities or in-service events, injuries, or diseases related to these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and headaches. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee strain, left knee strain, and lumbar strain are remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for service connection, as there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year after separation. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and thus denied all of his claims.

The Board is remanding the case to consider whether an extra-schedular rating for the Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left wrist fracture should be granted, taking into account his multiple disabilities including hypertension and left ulnar neuropathy. The VA must also obtain any relevant SSA records and post-service treatment records.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA and private treatment records, an examination for hypertension, and consideration of the Veteran's claim. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his hypertension, which he claims is related to exposure to herbicides during service.