Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service, and there is no evidence of onset within one year post-service. The Board finds that the current diagnosis of hypertension is unrelated to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to his active service. The appeal for bilateral hearing loss and hallux valgus angulation of the left and right feet has been withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining deck logs and private treatment records. The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy are pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development and readjudication of the case.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, left foot pes planus with plantar callus, and bilateral hearing loss are all granted. The Veteran had preexisting left foot pes planus that was aggravated by service, and his current bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's heart disorder, hypertension, and back disorder have been etiologically related to service-connected post-herpetic neuralgia. The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as his conditions are not related to his military service or due to exposure to Gulf War Syndrome. His current disabilities, such as obesity and hypertension, do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding secondary service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's claim is being returned to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney disease, and dementia are proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD/TBI with headaches.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to cardiovascular and respiratory failure, with hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, and gastrointestinal tract bleeding as contributing factors. The Board finds a need for additional medical opinion regarding the relationship between in-service gastrointestinal complaints and the Veteran's gastrointestinal tract bleeding.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional medical records and providing a VA examination to address the etiology of his cardiovascular disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated during service and is not otherwise related to service. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not cause or aggravate his hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Bipolar Disorder).

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension. However, after a thorough review of all available evidence, including VA treatment records and private medical opinions, the Board finds that there is no evidence showing a direct link between the Veteran's current hypertension, heart disability, or sleep apnea and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headaches, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease are not related to service. The arthritis claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and a new VA examination.