Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which he claims is related to his military service and herbicide exposure, has been remanded due to the need for clarification of whether he seeks service connection for heart disease. The VA examiner provided an opinion on the etiology of hypertension but did not address whether it was directly related to service or aggravated by diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and a comprehensive examination to assess the cumulative impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, and the Board has determined that these claims are inextricably intertwined with other issues. The case is therefore REMANDED to schedule a videoconference hearing before the undersigned VLJ.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA outpatient treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to assess the current level of severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and arthritis are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating of various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied the reopening of claims for service connection for various conditions, including back disability, hypertension, eye condition, diabetes mellitus, stroke, heart condition, and high cholesterol. The appeals were withdrawn before a decision was made.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for hypertension and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment, given his educational and occupational background.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete records and will consider the Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD but not peptic ulcer disease, is as likely as not due to an event or incident of his extensive active service. The claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder other than peptic ulcers is granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a failure to timely file a substantive appeal within the required time frame.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the provision of notice regarding outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, hypertension, and a skin disability are denied. The claim for service connection for a left chest cyst is also denied. Service connection is granted for hypertension and a skin disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated as a result of his service-connected psychiatric disability and/or CAD.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current hypertension and bilateral eye disorder are not related to his military service. The claim for hypertension is denied on a direct basis, as there is no evidence of an indication or diagnosis of hypertension in service and the post-service treatment records note a history of hypertension beginning approximately 10 years after military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thyroid disorder and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims based on his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and a need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension is due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes, and the Board grants this claim.