Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest within one year of service and is not related to his active service or secondary to a service-connected condition, specifically diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment during his military service, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred in service.

The Board found that the Veteran's left sided facial pain condition and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated in service, are not related to service, and do not have a direct link to any service-connected disability. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of multiple joints, including the neck and ribs, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). The appeal is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not manifest during active military service and is not otherwise related to a disease, injury, or event during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain service treatment records and verify the Veteran's periods of active duty, as well as to provide a VA examination for sleep apnea and hypertension. The appeal will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA examinations are needed to determine the etiology of his right knee disorder, left knee disorder, hypertension, headaches, and all diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, as he did not have any such condition at the time of his death. The conditions listed on his death certificate were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine its relationship to service, including the Japanese Encephalitis vaccination.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, claimed as secondary to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease with atherosclerosis and angina pectoris, and Type II diabetes mellitus with cataracts.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, including hypertension (HTN), kidney condition, liver disease, depressive disorder, and erectile dysfunction are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during active duty or within one year thereafter, and they have not been linked to his service-connected disability.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis or persistent and recurrent complaints of a chronic disorder to account for dizziness, hypertension, hernia, seizures, or respiratory disorder. The evidence does not show continuous symptoms since separation from service.

The Veteran's claim of secondary service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for further development.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is service-connected on a presumptive basis due to degenerative joint disease. His hypertension is also service-connected on a presumptive basis as isolated systolic hypertension.,For the remaining conditions, further examination and medical opinions are needed to determine if they are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension was found to be incurred in service. However, there is no evidence of skin cancer during or within one year after service and the claim for service connection for skin cancer is denied.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension, specifically whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions (diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy).