Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's left ear residuals, including left-sided tympanic membrane damage, earaches, and dizzy spells, are found to be the result of a VA audiological examination in January 2012. The Board finds that these residuals were not reasonably foreseeable.,Service connection for hypertension is denied as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence showing pre-service existence of the condition or that it was caused by service-connected tinnitus.

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The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions did not have their onset during service or are otherwise related to his period of active duty. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted service connection in conjunction with their already service-connected renal disease. There are no remaining issues of controversy regarding the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain updated VA treatment records, including MRI of the lumbar spine and cystoscopy. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. The claim will be returned to the RO for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran was unable to maintain substantial gainful employment from August 2006 to August 2007 due to service-connected disabilities, but has been able to obtain and maintain substantially gainful occupation since then.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (recurring major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder NOS, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's obesity, which is linked to his sedentary lifestyle due to his knee disabilities, contributed to his diabetes and hypertension. His psychiatric condition is also likely related to his overall health issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and readjudicating the issues.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which the Board has remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its relationship to herbicide exposure during service. The appeal will be returned to the AOJ after further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether hypertension is related to diabetes mellitus and addressing the Veteran's TDIU claim.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be scheduled for VA examinations and requested additional medical records. The appeal is currently in remand status due to incomplete information.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and hypertension, as well as a higher rating for sinusitis, are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran had hypertension or any other cardiac condition during his active military service or within one year after separation from active military service.

The Board has determined that the VA examination is inadequate and additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for hypertension and heart disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for hypertension and an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, which was sustained during active duty service, is entitled to service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for left hand degenerative arthritis, denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, and reopened the claim of right knee disorder.