Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's kidney disease, diabetes, and neuropathy conditions are service-connected. The rating for diabetes is granted at the 20% level, while ratings for other conditions remain at their current levels.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed and that VA examinations should be provided to address the Veteran's skin disorders, lipoma disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension. The case is being remanded for these actions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and other issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying active duty periods and obtaining VA examination opinions regarding the Veteran's right knee and ankle disabilities. The claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have also been recharacterized as new issues due to a recent denial.

The Board found that the Veteran's COPD, arrhythmia, and hypertension did not meet the criteria for service connection as they were not related to his military service or herbicide exposure. The cause of death was determined to be cardio-pulmonary arrest due to these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension and hypertensive heart disease have been rated based on their current manifestations, but the evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the Board finds that it is not proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hearing loss, and type II diabetes mellitus have all been granted. The initial rating for PTSD has also been increased to 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a video conference, and further development is needed before the case can be considered.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic cervical spine disability in service or within one year after discharge, and concluded that the current condition is not related to service. The Veteran's hypertension was also not shown during active service or for at least one year post-service.,Service connection cannot be granted as there is insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease, associated with herbicide exposure, is rated at the maximum disability evaluation (100%) effective May 10, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, heart disease, and PTSD were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining missing service records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, headaches, and a respiratory disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and verifying reported stressors. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The Veteran's hypertension was evaluated, but did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on January 2, 2013 was denied as the evidence did not meet the requirements for emergency treatment under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus is currently on appeal. The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated during service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred in service. The claim is being remanded for further development.