Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were denied as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and his coronary artery disease was initially assigned a separate 30 percent rating from January 26, 2004 to February 13, 2012. From February 14, 2012, the Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 60 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service or service-connected PTSD. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied as there was no evidence showing total occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated in service and is not otherwise related to active duty. The Board also noted that hypertension may not be presumed to have been incurred therein, and hypertension is not secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to have begun in service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on his employability.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's claimed conditions were not shown to be related to his military service, and the appeal is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of service dates and obtaining relevant medical records. The Veteran's claims for hypertension and an eye condition will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's arterial hypertension did not have its onset during active military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of his service-connected alopecia disability, and there is no evidence showing that Parkinson's disease and hypertension were incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The Board therefore denies the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and hypertension, specifically addressing whether these conditions are related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic low back pain and neuritis of the left sciatic nerve, have prevented him from obtaining or retaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetic retinopathy are found to be aggravated or caused by his service-connected diabetes.,Entitlement to service connection for weight loss is denied as there is no current disability diagnosed.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, with hypertension and impotence. The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his hearing loss and etiology of his hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eye disability, hypertension, and ulcerative colitis are not service-connected. The evidence does not establish a direct relationship to military service or secondary to a service-connected condition.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension cannot be established as they were not shown to have manifested in service or within one year of service discharge. Service connection for below the right knee amputation and residuals of left foot surgery is also denied due to lack of evidence establishing a link between these conditions and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including headaches, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, an eye disorder, a lung disorder (respiratory), a pituitary tumor, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not support these claims based on direct service connection.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and that it may not proceed with a decision at this time. The case is REMANDED for further evidentiary development of the issues on appeal.