Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral arterial disease, hypertension, and bilateral cataracts have been rated at 10 percent since July 2011. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fungal infections of the feet, including onychomycosis and tinea pedis, as well as his chronic sinusitis and hypertension are related to his military service. The evidence is in equipoise regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for liver disorder, gallbladder disorder, kidney lesions and stones, body stress rash release and trauma, polymyalgia rheumatic, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The remaining issues are pending.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is pending.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claims of service connection for stroke residuals and hypertension. The Veteran's assertions regarding these conditions are being considered.

The Veteran's hypertension and left carpal tunnel syndrome have been granted service connection, but the RO has not provided a compensable rating for hypertension or a rating in excess of 10 percent for left carpal tunnel syndrome. The case is being remanded to determine current severity levels.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's tension/migraine headaches have been rated at 50 percent since July 31, 2009. The Board finds that the evidence supports a higher rating.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated. The Board finds the unfavorable October 2014 addendum report to be the most probative evidence of record, and thus denies the claim for service connection.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by her service-connected PTSD and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for consideration of a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) due to additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for hypertension, upper and lower extremity disabilities, and residuals of right little finger injury due to inadequate opinions in prior decisions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD, hypertension, headaches/migraines, and skin rash have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal of these issues.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, both potentially related to his military service in Thailand. The Board has determined that further development is needed, including verification of Agent Orange exposure and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including depression, hypertension, headaches, and sleep apnea. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service, caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability (diabetes mellitus or panic disorder), and not caused by exposure to herbicide agents. As such, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability and related medications did not cause or contribute to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected disabilities or if it was aggravated by them.

The Veteran's hearing loss and hypertension are being remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a VA examination to assess its current severity and whether it precludes him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim must also be remanded for a VA examination. The TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the above-remanded issues.,The Veteran's right knee disability and diabetes mellitus claims are being remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's right knee disability and diabetes mellitus claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, prostate gland disorder, bladder disorder, and hypertension are all related to his military service exposure to Agent Orange. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran is seeking recognition of his son, D.W.M., as the 'helpless child' due to multiple health conditions. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to fully assess this claim.