Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied service connection for a blood disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), finding that the evidence did not establish these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for clarification of etiology and service connection determinations for hypertension, calcium deposits of the lungs, and cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown during service and there is no credible, persuasive evidence of symptoms of hypertension in and continuing since service. The Board finds that the claim for service connection for hypertension must be denied.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted recognition as a surviving spouse for VA purposes due to in-service hypertension that led to death.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a video conference hearing. The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of his asbestosis claim are pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus and found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for additional examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected disabilities, including his right knee and back conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for foot fungus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been denied as these conditions are not related to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.,There is no evidence of chronic symptoms of the claimed disabilities in service. The Veteran did not report any complaints or diagnoses of foot fungus, hypertension, or erectile dysfunction during service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with hypertension is evaluated at a 40% rating, which meets the criteria for this condition. There are no separate ratings for hypertension as it is considered part of the diabetic process.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The issues of secondary service connection for alcohol abuse to PTSD and service connection for a back disability are also being remanded.

The Veteran does not have a current disability of the right knee or thigh that is related to an injury in service. The Board finds that there is no evidence of a current gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension, or lumbar spine disability that may be associated with service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and determining the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are shown as likely as not to preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his work and education background, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's dysthymic disorder, hypertension, and chronic nosebleeds are all service-connected. The Board found credible evidence of onset during service for dysthymic disorder and post-service diagnosis for both hypertension and chronic nosebleeds.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including review of the claims file by a psychologist and consideration of an additional statement submitted by the Veteran.