Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension, residuals of a stroke, and diabetes mellitus are not due to service or any service-connected disability. The claims were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for hypertension, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating or direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding herbicide exposure and medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be service-connected as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for numbness of hands and feet, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, but denied reopening of his claim for service connection for hypertension due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to be service-connected, either directly or secondary to his service-connected PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and dysthymia. The Board also denied the earlier effective date for TDIU as it is factually ascertainable that the Veteran did meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to April 16, 2007.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of recent treatment records. The Veteran's service-connected IgA nephropathy with hypertension will be evaluated based on current symptomatology.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, the maximum available rating under VA regulations. The evidence does not show that his diastolic pressure was predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure was predominantly 200 or more.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of such conditions in service or within the first postservice year. The presumptive provisions for herbicide exposure do not apply due to lack of evidence of Vietnam service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and prostate disability were not incurred or aggravated during his active service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a missed hearing, and no specific rating or effective date is provided.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine whether hypertension is related to service and if so, whether it is secondary to diabetes mellitus or PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and medical inquiry regarding his claims of service connection for hypertension, increased rating for PTSD, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines, sleep apnea, low back strain, left knee strain, right knee medial meniscus tear, tinnitus, hypertension, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of these service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as being proximately due to or caused by a service-connected disability, and has also granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's pre-existing ankle and foot disabilities were aggravated during service. Service connection was denied for the remaining issues.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD and reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension, which is now rated at 100 percent. The Veteran's hypertension is found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the right knee disability claim, and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant (Veteran) withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain his service personnel records and determine if he was exposed to herbicides in Korea, which could potentially grant him service connection for prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is also inextricably intertwined with the other claims.