Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current nature and severity of her service-connected disabilities, as well as whether she has a right wrist disability, back disability, or bilateral knee disability related to active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Video Conference hearing due to his failure to report for the scheduled hearing. The issues of service connection for various conditions are still pending.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between his sleep apnea and service-connected hypertension, as well as a need for further examination on direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability rating for residuals of right knee surgery from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective December 18, 2012, was proper. The Veteran's residuals of right knee surgery have resulted in no more than flexion limited to 80 degrees and extension limited to 5 degrees. The Board also determined that the criteria for a disability rating higher than 10 percent for right knee instability have not been met for any period on appeal. The criteria for a disability rating higher than 10 percent for hypertension have not been met for any period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence of record to decide whether a TDIU is warranted.

The Board has ordered a new medical opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, specifically whether it is secondary to his service-connected bipolar disorder and/or diabetes mellitus type II. The examiner will also provide opinions regarding whether hypertension was caused or aggravated by coronary artery disease (claimed as ischemic heart disease).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on the evidence showing controlled medication use and no history of diastolic pressure of 100 or more.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the hands and feet, a left elbow disability, residuals of a broken right wrist, a left foot fallen arch, a blind right eye, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and depression, all for purposes of accrued benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a copy of an affidavit from Mr. G.C., III.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that they were not incurred or aggravated by active military service and are not related to inservice malaria or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and active duty service. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left index finger post-fracture and degenerative joint disease was reopened, but the Board found no new evidence that would support a grant of service connection.,Service connection was denied for hypertension and peripheral artery disease as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, including whether it is related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea are not service-connected, as they were not incurred or aggravated by his active duty. The claim for increased rating of peripheral neuropathy is also denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and thus grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his hearing loss, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The issues on appeal are related to service connection for these conditions.

The Board found no evidence of a heart disorder in service or within one year post-service, and concluded that the Veteran's current heart condition is not related to her service-connected hypothyroidism. The claim for secondary service connection based on hypertension and diabetes mellitus was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death. No decisions were made on the merits of any claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The claim will be reconsidered after this development.