Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities, particularly those related to peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. The goal is to determine if these conditions render him unemployable.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and left ear hearing loss, finding no evidence of current disabilities within the applicable criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravated his hypertension, which is claimed as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cardiovascular disorder, including hypertension, was not incurred in service and is not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding no evidence of such conditions during his military service or within the presumptive period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since August 31, 2004.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and an anxiety and depressive disorder, both diagnosed as acquired psychiatric disorders.,Service connection was also granted for hypertension.

The Board has determined that service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is warranted due to his service-connected coronary artery disease contributing substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are service-connected, but his left shoulder disability and back disability cannot be linked to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD has been dismissed as the claim is no longer pending due to a settlement agreement that granted service connection for PTSD and related disorders.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and back disorder were not related to his period of service, as there was no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptoms since service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability, and thus he is entitled to secondary service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder, and thus denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active duty or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking the current condition to service.,Bilateral hearing loss disability was found to be related to in-service acoustic trauma. The Veteran has a history of noise exposure while serving in Vietnam, which led to current bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have hypertension, PCT, liver disability, or renal cysts that are related to his military service or a service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for chronic low back pain, coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and benign hypertrophy of the prostate. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims due to an incomplete record and a need for additional development, including locating the Veteran's service treatment records (STRs) and any enclosures submitted in July 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension during the Veteran's service or within a year following his discharge, and concluded that it is less likely than not incurred in or caused by his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate opinions in his VA examinations and new evidence is needed.