Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted the reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and hypertension, with both issues now pending on their merits. Service connection was granted for PTSD based on evidence showing a diagnosis related to in-service combat exposure. The claim for hypertension is still pending as there is no indication that it is caused by Agent Orange exposure or aggravated by PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Grave's disease with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy is being remanded due to the need for a current VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension was not present in service and is not etiologically related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened, but the claims for hypertension and ED remain denied.,Service connection for headaches is not granted as there is no evidence of a chronic illness during or after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a higher rating of his service-connected hypothyroidism with tachycardia and obesity, as the decision was final due to lack of disagreement with the initial assignment of the disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, vision disability, peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), were denied as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure or a link to service.

The Board has vacated its November 2012 decision due to the discovery of additional evidence not previously considered, and has remanded the case for further development.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated by service, and is not presumed related to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected right great toe fracture with arthritis is currently rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective June 1, 2008.,The Veteran's right great toe disorder causes him pain and limits his movement.

The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease were at least as likely as not permanently aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder with PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not related to service or his service-connected PTSD, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and heart disability are not related to service, while his neck disability is related. The claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and denied the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not originate during his active military service or for many years after and is unrelated to his service, including secondarily since not caused and not being permanently exacerbated by his service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, may not be presumed to have been caused during active service, and was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and high cholesterol as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine strain due to lack of evidence showing a causal relationship.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected low back disability and coccyx disability, finding that the current schedular criteria adequately reflected his symptoms.

The Board has received notification of the appellant's withdrawal of all remaining claims, including service connection for residuals of a spinal injury, cataracts, and hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran's hearing loss disability was not rated higher than non-compensable prior to September 25, 2012, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter. His coronary artery disease, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were not found to be related to his military service.