Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records from the Veteran's reserve service and active duty periods, as well as a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension preexisted his second period of active duty service and whether it was aggravated by such service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for service connection for hypertension or a right foot disability. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has directed the VA to provide a remand for additional development and examination regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, which is claimed as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues regarding hypertension and coronary artery disease were not addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension rendered him in need of care or assistance of another person to assist with various daily activities, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a relationship to military service.,VA has provided the Veteran with adequate notice regarding his rights and responsibilities in this matter.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for proper adjudication of the claims, including verifying exposure to herbicides and cleaning chemicals during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and hypertension. The decision also dismissed his claim for an increased rating for right knee instability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental clinical opinion regarding whether his hypertension was chronically aggravated by active service in November 2003 and whether he has a right eye disability causally related to or aggravated by his hypertension.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition in service or within one year post-service. The VA examiner opined that the current conditions are more likely related to the Veteran's prior injury before service rather than any service-related factors.

The Veteran's hypertensive heart disease results in a left ventricular ejection fraction from 50-55 percent, which more closely approximates the criteria for a 60 percent rating under DC 7007. The claim for an increased rating for hypertension is granted.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus (DM), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board has remanded the case for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA clinical records and providing a clarifying opinion from the January 2009 and August 2011 VA examiner regarding whether service-connected migraines with muscle tension headaches or PTSD caused or aggravated hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found no new and material evidence to reopen his claims. The right hip disability was rated at 10 percent prior to February 6, 2013 and at 20 percent thereafter.

The Board has found that further action is required due to the Veteran's Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits, and thus the case is being remanded for the RO or AMC to obtain SSA records and any other necessary development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed before the matter can be properly adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and a current examination for his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran is granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, with the latter being secondary to his hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is not shown to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold required for such an increase.

The Veteran's service-connected nephropathy with noncompensable hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.