Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, including mitral valve prolapse, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. The decision found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence showing preexisting conditions did not permanently increase in severity during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to outstanding private treatment records. The Veteran is required to provide contact information for her healthcare providers and submit any available medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and allergy disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to herbicides. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus has aggravated his atrial fibrillation, and therefore grants service connection for atrial fibrillation as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The issue of hypertension is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD results in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating of 70 percent prior to September 22, 2011.

The Veteran's asthma was found to have been incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The claim for high blood pressure is pending and the claim for inadequate personality (claimed as nervous condition) is not about service connection at all.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hypertension. The issues of migraines, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and TDIU have been addressed in a separate remand.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain additional VA treatment records and possibly medical records from Dr. Heath.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for hypertension, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for hearing loss or service connection for either hypertension or obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim.

The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address the service connection claims for heart disability and hypertension.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension disability, treated with continuous medication since 1985, did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7101 at any point during the period under appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. The Veteran's TDIU rating claim is remanded as the VA examiner found that his diabetes and related peripheral neuropathy do not preclude him from performing sedentary work.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including a TBI examination and adjudication of the psychiatric disorder claim.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a new VA medical opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is being remanded due to a lack of recent medical evidence addressing his current need for A&A. The case will be returned to the Board after obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, effective from August 25, 2010. The appeal for increased rating of PTSD was withdrawn.

PTSD and TMJ ratings remain denied.,Residuals of musculotendinous tear, right calf, and bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis have initial disability ratings denied.,Effective dates for PTSD and TMJ service connection are also denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and low back disability are being remanded for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding their etiology.