Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need to consider newly service-connected radiation colitis and additional evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, hypertension (HYT), and hemorrhoids was denied. The Board found no current evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's hypertension has not met the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability evaluation guidelines, and therefore, her claim for an increased initial rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension was incurred in service or related to his service-connected PTSD, which may affect the determination of cause of death.

The Veteran's initial rating claim for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's current hypertension began many years after service and was not caused by any incident of service, nor is it proximately due to or the result of his service-connected ischemic heart disease and PTSD.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service and denied all claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, nor are he bedridden or housebound. Therefore, his claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims, including service connection for variously diagnosed psychiatric disorders, cervical spine arthritis, hypertension, heart disorder, and left leg arthritis, as well as a compensable rating for residuals of a left tibia injury.

The Board denied service connection for a dermatological disorder, hypertension, and internal bleeding. The Veteran's claim of right knee disorder was not reopened as new and material evidence was not provided.,There is no direct evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current hearing loss or hypertension for VA compensation purposes, and therefore service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and an increased evaluation for his right knee disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify if he set foot in Vietnam during his active duty.

The Veteran's hypertension and liver disorder were not shown to be related to service, with the exception of a trivial elevation in SGOT during service which was attributed to alcohol use. The Board finds that these conditions are not service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for any of the conditions he is seeking service connection for, and therefore, these claims are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypertension is denied as there was no prior claim filed before October 28, 2007. The earliest possible effective date is therefore October 28, 2007.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including neurological disabilities of the extremities, vertigo, spontaneous fevers and chills, sleep apnea, hypertension, headaches, skin rash condition, and malignant melanoma, were denied as there is no competent medical or credible lay evidence to support these claims. The appeal does not involve service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for increased ratings. The left foot disability, hypertension, right wrist and elbow disabilities were all found to be rated appropriately based on their current manifestations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss.