Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Appellant needs further examination and opinion regarding his claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and prostate disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain these necessary evaluations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his claims. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lung disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, liver disorder (including hepatitis), and thyroid disorder, all presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension as the Veteran's diastolic pressure was not predominantly 100 or more, and he did not have a history of requiring continuous medication to control his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for right renal artery stenosis, but the claims for a genitourinary disorder other than right renal artery stenosis, hypertension, and hypercoagulability disorder are remanded due to insufficient medical nexus opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a neck disability, and hypertension as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims. The Board also found that there is no medical evidence linking these disabilities to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if any of the Veteran's claimed disabilities are related to his military service.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is at least 90%, but the Board finds that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and DEA eligibility during the period from March 28, 2004 to March 27, 2005 was denied as he had marginal employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic hypertension and coronary artery disease are related to his active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), finding that there was no evidence of in-service onset or a nexus to service-connected disability.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination of both shoulders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, lymphocytosis, monocytosis, neutropenia, and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions in service or within the first post-service year. The Veteran did not have asbestosis or an asbestos exposure-related disease.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus and hypertension has been denied as the disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The appellant's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on February 15, 2009, at the emergency room of Tulane University Hospital and Clinic were covered due to the presence of a serious threat to his health from a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected hypertension, which had its onset during service. The Board therefore granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which is presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. However, the claim cannot be granted on a presumptive basis as hypertension is not among the diseases linked to herbicide exposure. The Board requested an opinion from VA regarding whether Agent Orange exposure could cause hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder, including a murmur. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again after obtaining additional medical records and conducting further examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, basal cell carcinoma, colon polyps, eye disorder, and lung disorder are not related to his active military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.