Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his prostate cancer. The claims for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and initial ratings for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and residuals of prostate cancer are also being remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted. The appeals for the other issues are withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeals are being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeals for hypertension, right knee disability, and PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his right knee chondromalacia. The claim for secondary service connection was denied as there is no medical evidence showing a direct link between the service-connected condition and the development of hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims on a direct basis.

The Board has decided that further development is needed before the claim for service connection for hypertension, which is secondary to a service-connected anxiety disorder, can be adjudicated.

The Veteran's skin disorder is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a chronic condition in service or post-service. The Veteran's hypertension is secondary to PTSD and diabetes mellitus. For the period prior to June 20, 2013, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension, bilateral hip disability, and low back disability were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board dismissed the motion for revision of a decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) because an earlier effective date was awarded due to newly received relevant service treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle tension headaches, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle and joint pain, nausea, and hernia repair are being remanded due to new evidence received after a prior final denial.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected diabetes. The Board grants service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's service connection claims for spinocerebellar atrophy, hypertension, and basal cell carcinoma have been granted due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has found that hypertension is related to military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not serve during a period of war, and therefore does not meet the threshold criteria for basic eligibility for non-service-connected pension benefits. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, and related complications require further examination to determine the appropriate disability rating. The issue of TDIU is also remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cardiovascular disorder, including hypertension, is related to his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension but remanded it for further development. The VA examiner concluded that hypertension is less likely caused by or aggravated by military service, including PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions on the relationship between his service-connected acne vulgaris and hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to report for a scheduled video conference hearing. The case will be processed again with the opportunity for a new hearing.