Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's tuberculosis is being reviewed for service connection, and the secondary conditions of hypertension, peyronie's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, skin condition, and depression are dependent on the outcome of this review.

The Veteran's death was caused by hemorrhagic stroke due to chronic hypertension. The appellant claims that the cause of death may have been diabetes mellitus type II, which is presumed related to Agent Orange exposure. However, service connection cannot be granted on a presumptive basis for hypertension or hemorrhagic stroke as they are not among the diseases linked to Agent Orange exposure. The Board has ordered additional development including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether diabetes mellitus caused or contributed to the Veteran's death and if his hypertension was related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be related to service or his service-connected PTSD. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of continuity of symptomatology since service and concluded that the Veteran's current hypertension is not etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of his claimed conditions, including sinus disorder, respiratory disability, acquired psychiatric disability, headache disorder, hypertension, and colon condition or GERD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of the Veteran's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA), and for obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cardiovascular disorders.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for chest pain, claimed as pleurisy. The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA medical evaluation to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated on the merits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability and prostate cancer, did not render him unemployable prior to May 1, 1997. The effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits is set at May 1, 1997.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding service treatment records and VA medical records, as well as for information from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran should be provided with a new VA examination performed by an endocrinologist.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence showing the condition manifested in service or within one year thereafter, and it is not related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by a service-connected condition. The claim for service connection for hypertension was therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested the withdrawal of his appeal for the issues listed on the cover page.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and reviewing VA outpatient treatment records.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a left knee disorder and granted it. The Veteran's contentions, along with VA treatment records, private medical records, SSA records, and his testimony at hearings, have been considered in determining that there is new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.