Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to, or the result of, his service-connected PTSD. The Board grants service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent disabling, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The reduction in hypertension rating from 10 to 0 percent was upheld due to clear error.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and attempting to substantiate his claims of service connection for Hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The VA denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, coronary artery disease, stomach problems, and a skin disorder, all of which were found to be less likely as not caused by or related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and SMC. The Court affirmed these decisions.

The Board has ordered additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records and service personnel records. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not file a claim for service connection for PTSD prior to August 17, 2009. Therefore, an effective date earlier than August 17, 2009, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has reopened several service connection claims and granted them, with some issues receiving staged ratings. The effective date for the award of PTSD is set at April 9, 2007.

The Veteran's heart disabilities, including coronary artery disease and dilated cardiomyopathy, are being remanded for additional development as the current VA examination is insufficient to adjudicate the claim on appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service, including herbicide exposure. The AOJ should also obtain any outstanding VA medical records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. This includes obtaining VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD, and another VA examination to assess whether his current hypertension was caused or aggravated by herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, right eye glaucoma, and left eye glaucoma were granted. However, service connection was denied for ulcer disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and high blood pressure due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his TBI and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining travel orders and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a cardiovascular disorder (to include hypertension) is related to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 and hypertension are granted as service connected based on direct evidence of a current disability, with no presumption of exposure to herbicides or other agents.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his skin disorder and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to a need for additional evidence. The Veteran's claims of service connection for left oophorectomy, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are being considered based on new and material evidence.

The Board has decided that the claims of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a low back injury, cardiovascular disability, and hypertension need further development due to incomplete records and requires additional examinations.