Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and thus denied his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The issue of an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus is remanded for issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for left leg, neck, right leg, bilateral knee, and hypertension disorders were previously denied. New evidence has been submitted to reopen the neck disorder claim, but service connection is not granted. The right leg and bilateral knee disorder claims are also reopened, but no service connection is granted. The hypertension claim is reopened, but no service connection is granted.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, a skin condition (chloracne), hyperlipidemia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision was based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and is unrelated to active duty service or to a service-connected disability. The Board finds that the weight of the competent evidence does not attribute the Veteran's claimed disorder to active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran had current bilateral hearing loss related to his military service, and also found evidence of a current diagnosis of hypertension. However, the Veteran did not have these conditions during service or at separation from service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining updated treatment records and personnel records. The VA audiological opinion will be obtained based on noise exposure as a driver in a Motor Transportation unit.

The Board has ordered further development due to missing records, including private treatment records from the Veteran's service and a copy of his death certificate. The appeal is remanded for these records to be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and bilateral lower extremity symptoms.

The Veteran's hypertension was incurred in service and the Board grants his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the appellant did not have active military, naval, or air service for VA purposes and thus is not considered a veteran. As such, service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and hypothyroidism cannot be granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension based on chronic symptoms in service and continuity of symptoms since separation. The claim for service connection for uterine fibroids is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of defective vision and retina problems, infection of the right hand, infection of the left hand, swollen joints, hypertension, and allergies prior to a decision being made.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disability, to include bronchitis, was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and grants this claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify his Vietnam service and exposure, including requests for liberty logs from the USS Princeton.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for various conditions, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and testicular cancer. The appeals were based on presumed exposure to herbicides in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right and left knee disabilities, allergies, skin disorders, hypertension, general malaise, and a drastic change in weight and appearance due to an undiagnosed illness are all denied.,There is no competent evidence linking any of the claimed conditions to military service.