Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for release of records from any non-VA healthcare providers who have treated him, and outstanding VA treatment records are requested.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, impotence, and loss of vision due to lack of a current diagnosis in some cases or failure to establish a link between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to a need for an updated VA examination, consideration of additional medical evidence, and clarification on whether any service-connected disabilities cause or aggravate hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hypertension has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset during service and was not directly caused by his active service. The medical evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus, nor is there any evidence to suggest that exposure to Agent Orange caused or aggravated the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board found no evidence of chronicity in service or continuity since for the claimed conditions, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of hypertension and its relationship to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension and peripheral neuropathy, are pending. The claim for left ear hearing loss is denied. Service connection for high cholesterol is not warranted as it does not constitute a recognized disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for hypertension was withdrawn, and the reduction in rating from 100 percent to 40 percent for prostate cancer was granted.,Prostate cancer residuals have been rated at 40 percent since September 1, 2009.

The Veteran's request for a hearing via video conference has been granted, and his claim of service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder were found to be incurred as a result of his active duty, with the Board granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of Persian Gulf service and obtaining relevant medical records.

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

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension. The Board has determined that further development, including obtaining medical opinions and arranging for a VA examination, is necessary to adjudicate the claim.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, duodenal ulcer, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claims of hypertension and duodenal ulcer, but not for ischemic heart disease. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to have onset during service and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The heart disorder appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made. Service connection for hypertension, claimed as secondary to a service-connected disability, is granted.

The Veteran is granted service connection for hypertension and obesity. Service connection for a respiratory disorder and chest pain was not established.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD, which prevents him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.