Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran died from non-service-connected causes and was not receiving VA service-connected compensation or pension benefits at the time of his death. Therefore, he is ineligible for nonservice-connected burial benefits.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its relationship to his service-connected disabilities. His claims for increased ratings are also being remanded as he has filed a notice of disagreement.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service, and that the current conditions are not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is also being addressed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service connected, as it was aggravated by his military service. The issue of hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's genitourinary disability and skin cancer are not service connected due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange. The hypertension claim is pending as it may be related to the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with hypertension, which was exposed to Agent Orange. However, prior to 2006, hypertension was not considered a presumptive condition due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the VA to provide a hearing representative on his behalf and allow submission of additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues, including a hearing for the Veteran.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and heart disability, finding no current disabilities and insufficient evidence to establish a link between service and these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and diminished color perception as secondary to diabetes. The effective date remains January 24, 1973, as there was no CUE in the RO decision assigning this date. The claim for an earlier effective date for hearing loss disability is denied due to lack of evidence of a prior informal claim within one year of separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and cardiovascular disorder did not have their onset during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board also found that secondary service connection for the cardiovascular disorder due to hypertension was not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate was denied as he does not meet the criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic headaches. Service connection for hypertension due to PTSD was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within a year thereafter, and is not due to any in-service disease, injury, or event. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with hypertension, which the Board finds to be related to his military service. As the Veteran's diastolic blood pressure was predominantly 90 or more during service and confirmed by readings taken on multiple occasions, service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service. The effective date is not specified as it was within one year of separation.

The Veteran's bilateral leg condition is service-connected as secondary to his hypertension and CAD.,Prior to August 5, 2011, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for his CAD. From December 1, 2011, he is not entitled to a higher rating.,The effective date for TDIU has been set at March 30, 2010.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's participation in recovery and cleanup efforts during his active duty service is a stressor related to his PTSD. The remaining issues of whether new and material evidence was received to reopen prior claims for various conditions, as well as entitlement to increased disability ratings, are remanded for further action.