Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a supplemental VA medical opinion to address whether hypertension is secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted with an effective date of February 25, 2004. The combined disability rating at that time included multiple service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development in accordance with the Court's Memorandum Decision of November 2009. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a right knee disability, residuals of a chest injury, and hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension was not diagnosed during service and is not linked to any in-service incident or exposure. As such, the claim for service connection for hypertension cannot be established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for a VA examination and opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his cardiovascular disorder, dizziness, and headaches. The examiner will assess whether these conditions are related to service or aggravated by his service-connected chronic lumbar spine strain.

The Veteran's high blood pressure and stroke were not found to be related to her service. Her dysthymia was diagnosed but the Board is unsure if it has a connection to service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his service, with the Board granting service connection for these conditions. Other claims of service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his claimed heart condition and the severity of his service-connected bronchitis and psychological disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a right shoulder disability, hearing disability, and other conditions. The evidence does not support a finding of nexus between these disabilities and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and VA examination reports regarding hypertension and cataracts. The claims will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the lack of an opinion regarding herbicide exposure and its relation to his condition. The issue will be reviewed again after additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty. The Board also found no nexus between the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II or coronary artery disease and his hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to or caused by his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension. As such, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased rating for his bilateral eye disability is being remanded due to the need for further development. The issue of service connection for hypertension remains pending and will be addressed after the necessary steps are taken.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which he contends had its onset during his active duty service. The Board has determined that a VA examination and additional medical records are needed to properly adjudicate the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have active duty of at least 90 days, and thus did not meet the threshold eligibility requirement for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating for hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing. The appeal will be handled in an expeditious manner.