Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, but concluded that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to assess the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to engage in substantially gainful employment. The issue will be reviewed again after this development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination assessing the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The criteria for entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea have not been met.

The Veteran's hypertension is not manifested by a history of diastolic pressure of predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication for control, and therefore does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to COPD and other conditions, but his service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The preponderance of medical evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for hypertension.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking his current condition to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not proximately due to, or aggravated by, a service-connected disability. The claim for secondary service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, nephritis (including history of nephritis and kidney stones), and a chronic respiratory disorder (to include asthma). The evidence does not support current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and impotency are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The examiner is requested to provide a nexus opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected psychiatric disorder and coronary artery disease, as well as any medications he takes, and his current diagnoses of hypertension and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an opinion on the etiology of his hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently under appeal, with the Board requesting additional evidence and a new VA examination to determine its etiology. The Veteran contends that her current hypertension may be related to her service-connected right kidney failure/nephrectomy.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to unclear service records and need for a medical nexus opinion regarding the etiology of the veteran's hypertension.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for depression has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for arthritis has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hair loss has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The status of his claims for partial loss of vision and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II remains pending.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's service dates, obtain hospital records from his service, and conduct a VA examination. The appeal is currently remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's hypertension rating is being reviewed for the period between August 1975 and January 2005, including whether it was properly discontinued. The service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as anxiety disorder and PTSD) will be remanded to obtain a VA examination.