Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a leg disability other than peripheral neuropathy, ED, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's dysthymic disorder with anxiety symptoms was rated at 30 percent.

The Board found that there is no credible evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction to his service or service-connected diabetes, thus denying both claims.

The Board has determined that it is as likely as not that the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during active service, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus are not related to his service-connected bilateral foot disability, and thus denied these claims. The evidence did not show a direct relationship between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cardiomyopathy, diabetes mellitus, and asthma were denied as there was no evidence of their onset in service or within one year thereafter. The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and thus could not establish a presumption of exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum available benefit.,Prior to May 13, 2010, his tinea cruris was rated as noncompensable. From May 13, 2010 onwards, it has been rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to assess his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss and a left hand disability. The evidence did not meet the criteria to establish current disabilities for VA purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any service-connected disabilities and therefore cannot meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status. The claim for service connection for various conditions is also denied.

The Veteran's hypertension was not diagnosed during service or within one year of discharge, and there is no competent evidence relating it to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (cluster headaches and hypertension) do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, but his employment status suggests he may be unemployable due to these conditions. The case is being referred for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's hypertension and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination.

The Board found no credible evidence of in-service diagnosis or treatment for hypertension, and the Veteran's current condition is not related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his hypertension and hypertensive cardiovascular heart disease. A TDIU claim is also on appeal.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension may be presumed to have been incurred in service, as it was manifested within one year of his separation from active duty and required prescribed medication for control.

The Board denied service connection for an enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's military service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and squamous cell carcinoma, right neck. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for his claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link between his current conditions and his active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension, heart condition (bifasicular block), and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia were not incurred or aggravated during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA). However, the Veteran's hypertension was found to be related to service due to its onset in National Guard service. The heart condition and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia were determined to have a direct relationship with his service.