Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine strain, and to ensure that all relevant records are associated with the claims file.

The Board denied service connection for dizziness, headaches and/or memory loss, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), and hearing loss. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to address his hypertension and right leg disability claims. The examiner will provide opinions on the nature of his service-connected disabilities and whether they are related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart disease and hypertension, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with mild renal insufficiency and hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension was found to be chronic in service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition based on presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension, which was secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to have had its onset during his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between his conditions and active duty. The reopening of claims was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule him for a videoconference hearing due to an undeliverable notice of his requested hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and heart disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange are remanded for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension are being remanded for additional development to determine the type, nature, and degree of his claimed PCB exposure during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and there is no competent evidence suggesting a relationship to service. The low back disability and bilateral foot disabilities were also not related to service.,Service connection cannot be established as the Veteran did not have these conditions during service or within one year of discharge.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service and is not due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his active service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities as of June 3, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not begin in service and is not related to his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, hypertension, and diabetes are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examination.

The appellant wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding the issues of entitlement to service connection for gallstones and a heart disability, to include ischemic heart disease.,The appellant also wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to an increased rating for diabetes mellitus.