Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, hypertension, and a chronic kidney disorder was denied. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.,No presumptive exposure to Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War Syndrome, or other environmental exposures is claimed.

The Board has found that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's currently diagnosed peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The case is being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's cognitive disorder and hypertension were not incurred in service, but rather resulted from his own willful misconduct. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's dyslipidemia is considered a laboratory finding and not a disability due to disease or injury. The Board finds no service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arterial hypertension and bilateral hearing loss. The claim of service connection for arterial hypertension was reopened, but denied on the merits.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, including presumed exposure to herbicides. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent, as the disability required insulin and regulation of activities but no additional complications or symptoms warranting a higher rating were present.

The Board is remanding the claim for hypertension to obtain a supplemental opinion from the VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing hypertension existed prior to service and was aggravated by service, or if it is otherwise related to service. The claim will be readjudicated based on all additional evidence received.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice regarding unavailability of private medical records. The Veteran must be informed that certain records could not be obtained and provided with an opportunity to respond.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his satisfaction with the last rating decision.

The Veteran has a current diagnosis of hypertension that began during his active service. The Board grants the appeal for service connection for hypertension based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims due to a need for further development and hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right ankle sprain and bilateral hip conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD and Type II diabetes mellitus, due to a lack of a VA examination or opinion regarding the relationship between his hypertension and his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and/or ischemic heart disease. The claim will be readjudicated after this additional development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting medical opinions regarding his diabetes, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's hypertension and rectal fissure claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature and likely etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to December 1, 2009 and increased to 70 percent effective December 1, 2009. The Veteran is not entitled to a TDIU prior to that date.