Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was reopened, and he is now receiving a 40 percent rating for his right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.,His left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy also received a 40 percent rating.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.,For gout in his right and left great toes, the evidence does not show symptom combinations productive of definite impairment of health or incapacitating exacerbations three or more times per year. The Veteran's toe movement is noted, which precludes ankylosis.

The Veteran's skin disorder of the scalp was not shown to be related to his service and is therefore denied. The Veteran's hypertension is currently considered 'unknown' in terms of its connection to service, but it may be proximately due to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied reopening the previously-denied claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, glaucoma, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing the onset of these conditions during or within one year after his military service.,Service connection was denied as there is no medical evidence linking any of the claimed disabilities to active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service or due to herbicide exposure, and is not otherwise related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for hypertension cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, which is a direct result of his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not likely related to his time in service or secondary to his service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and lack of discussion on certain medical evidence. The Veteran's hypertension will be evaluated based on all available evidence, including blood pressure readings from service.

The Veteran's hypertension and DJD of the right knee have been granted service connection, with a rating assigned.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's exposure claims and obtain any outstanding VA treatment records. The claims for service connection will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for back disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral hands and feet, and cardiovascular disease. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and personnel records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to verify his exposure to Agent Orange during service aboard the USS Shelton and to obtain all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension and vision disorders are not found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Both the VA examiner and the supplemental DBQ opinion concluded that the Veteran's hypertension was less likely than not caused by or related to his diabetes, and that any vision problems were not caused by or related to his diabetes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, as well as his claims for higher initial evaluations for DJD of the lumbar spine, diverticulitis with hypertrophic haustral and a scattered left sigmoid colon, and GERD with hiatal hernia and gastritis. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support service connection due to the presumption of soundness at the time of his second period of active duty.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a skin disorder, including lipoma and rash. The VA examinations did not establish any link between his service and these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing due to the lack of notice regarding an earlier scheduled hearing. The claims for service connection are pending.