Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as hypertension, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, and psychiatric disorder did not have their onset in service or are otherwise related to his military service. As a result, these claims were denied.

The Veteran's diagnosed hypertension was not shown to be related to service or any incident therein, and the Board finds that it did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as he did not file a timely substantive appeal within the required time frame. The issues of service connection for left knee disorder, hypertension, and PTSD were decided on their merits based on the evidence of record at that time. Initial ratings for low back disability and cervical spine disability were also addressed but are not relevant to this decision.

The VA denied the appellant's claim for a compensable disability rating for hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and headaches are not related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the inadequacy of the February 2012 VA examination, which did not consider all relevant evidence and failed to address the central question regarding whether the Veteran's current hypertension is related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss in his left ear, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, hypertension, and a skin condition. The decision also addressed issues related to PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and lower back disability.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and thus denies his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination and the issuance of an SOC regarding his hypertension claim.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result, the Board grants service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for additional medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, or PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's Crohn's disease and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by military service, nor are they presumptively related to herbicide exposure. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension may be service-connected as it was aggravated during his second period of active duty service, but an addendum opinion is needed to address this issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his service personnel records and readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including bilateral hearing loss, right and left foot disabilities, ulcers, hypertension, bilateral shoulder disability, PTSD, or an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence is insufficient to establish a nexus between any of these conditions and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder, hypertension, and tinnitus due to lack of current disabilities. The claim for residuals of exposure to hydrazine was also denied as there were no current residual effects.