Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD; a colon disorder; or hypertension. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations of hypertension and tension headaches, as well as service connection for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, were denied. The Board found that his hypertension did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, and his tension headaches did not meet criteria for a 50 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations and medical opinions in connection with his claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active duty or within one year of separation, and there was no evidence linking his current condition to service. The VA examiners concluded that the Veteran's hypertension is a stand-alone process unrelated to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected abdominal aortic aneurysm disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure, and diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure.,There is no evidence of in-service diagnosis or treatment for these conditions. The Veteran's service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions.,While the Veteran claimed he was exposed to herbicides during his service in Vietnam, there is insufficient evidence to support a finding that he served in Vietnam and thus the presumption does not apply.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to a lack of adequate consideration of whether VA examination was required and for obtaining Social Security Administration records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II are being reviewed.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his contributory causes (COPD, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertension) were not related to military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant records and to provide the necessary medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for hypertension with hypertensive heart disease and chronic renal disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 60 percent prior to June 13, 2013 and in excess of 80 percent on and after June 13, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a skin condition of the feet/toenails are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. Additional development is needed, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing supplemental VA medical opinions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for her husband's cause of death, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The Board concluded that the Veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis did not cause or contribute to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for glomerulonephritis with hypertension has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and providing an opinion on whether hypertension was aggravated by service-connected PTSD or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 19, 2003, for the award of service connection for end-stage renal disease has been granted. The effective date is set at August 19, 2003.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent for nephropathy with hypertension prior to August 6, 2012, or for separate compensable ratings for each disability.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities and new claims. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the issuance of a Statement of the Case on certain issues, including those involving sleep apnea and hemorrhoids/dizziness.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and will review the claims based on additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD, hypertension, and sinusitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.