Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension, atrial tachycardia, and chronic lumbar strain are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations. The other conditions have been evaluated as noncompensable or with a 10% rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his PTSD, substance abuse, and hypertension. The case will be reviewed after additional development.

The Veteran's COPD, heart disorder (CHF), and hypertension are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not related to his in-service herbicide exposure and did not result from or be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus have not been substantiated by the evidence of record.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which he contends was caused or aggravated by his military service. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his current hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to February 3, 2010. The Board found that hypertension was not caused or aggravated by service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions were denied, with the exception of PTSD which was granted and assigned a 30% disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and found that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure. The remaining issues have been remanded for further action.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and the need for additional medical records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of service connection for hypertension, blurred vision and/or cataracts, and a respiratory condition/COPD. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is service connected and rated at the maximum disability level. Effective July 18, 2011, he was granted service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease and right knee medial meniscal tear with a compensable rating for his scars.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it was not shown to be related to active duty service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran's PTSD has been evaluated at the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent, and no higher evaluation is warranted based on the evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disorder, kidney disease, and respiratory disorder are not related to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there is no evidence linking these disabilities to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia and hypertension do not meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to his inability to care for most of his daily personal needs without assistance.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities is at least 70%, meeting the threshold requirement for a TDIU. However, his service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including searching for records of in-service treatment and obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and further development is required.