Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for a stomach disorder and hypertension were denied as there is no current disability, and the evidence does not support service connection.

The Board has determined that another VA examination and opinion are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected lumbar and cervical disabilities. Effective July 11, 2012, the criteria for an increased initial rating of 30 percent for tension headaches have been met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulitis, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service. The claim for earlier effective date for addition of a dependent for pension benefits is currently pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension were denied, while his claim for an initial rating greater than 30 percent prior to May 29, 2007, for PTSD was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. Service connection is also granted for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for issuance of a Statement of the Case on his claim for an increased rating for PTSD with associated depression and for additional VA medical opinions to address service connection for cardiovascular disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after scheduling him for an appropriate video conference hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease are found to be due to his service-connected anxiety disorder with PTSD symptoms, while the eye disability and skin disability were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for an in-person hearing before the Board at the Pittsburgh RO due to a request change from videoconference to in-person hearing.

The Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is found to be etiologically related to his military service. The Board grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and low back disability, finding that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims, and that there was no link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not receive notice of his scheduled VA examinations and hearing, which may have resulted in a lack of consideration of his claims. The case is being remanded to allow for rescheduling these missed appointments and readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2, and thus does not warrant service connection.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted as it is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and nephrotic syndrome, finding that there is no medical evidence linking current hypertension to his military service.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to service and the Board has granted service connection. The claim for hypertension remains pending as there are no conclusive findings or opinions regarding its etiology.

The Board has granted reopening of the previously denied claims for service connection for hypertension, left and right knee disabilities, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and neck disability. The evidence submitted since the last denial supports a finding that these conditions were incurred in or are related to service.