Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's nephropathy, characterized as toxic nephropathy associated with diabetes mellitus, is now rated at 30 percent disabling effective February 4, 2013. His erectile dysfunction and hypertension are already service-connected.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder is found to be service-connected. The status of her hysterectomy, gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension, migraines, and sleep apnea claims are pending further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for heart condition and hypertension were denied. The claim to reopen his peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including status post lipoma excision of the left shoulder and chloracne, to include as due to herbicide exposure, was denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities associated with any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased initial disability ratings have been denied. The RO/AMC has reviewed the evidence and determined that no new or material evidence has been received to reopen any previously denied service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain outstanding VA and private medical records, as well as for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his hypertension and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea are related to service, while the remaining issues have been granted based on direct service connection. The dental disorder claim is reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and soft tissue sarcoma. The claim for increased rating for depressive reaction is pending.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hypertension but has determined that it is not established as a result of service. The Veteran's hypertension was found to be unrelated to his service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran, and his widow requested substitution as the appellant. The issue of entitlement to service connection for high cholesterol has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's neurological disorder, variously diagnosed as benign/idiopathic intracranial hypertension, pseudotumor cerebri, and empty sella syndrome, is rated at a 60 percent rating throughout the pendency of this claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and a right wrist disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral vascular disease, which includes carotid artery disease, is at least as likely as not caused by treatment for his service-connected coronary artery disease. The claim for service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is service connected as it was first manifested within a year of active duty service and there is no evidence indicating it is due to an undiagnosed illness or exposure in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's CAD and COPD are not found to be related to his hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2; hypertension; and a skin disorder were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board has ordered a new examination to address the Veteran's hypertension and its relationship to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, including diabetic complications. The remand also requires addressing previous medical records and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's elevated blood pressure readings during service are consistent with the onset of his current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and outstanding private medical records. The Veteran's claims for heart disability, hypertension, ulcerative colitis, residual left Achilles tendon disability, and bilateral ankle arthritis are currently under review.