Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's current heart disorder, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, is not related to his active service. The evidence does not show a chronic condition during service or continuity of symptomatology after service.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a disability within the first post-service year and no link to service.,Bilateral hearing loss was not found, with both ears meeting normal hearing criteria. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for undescended left testicle is not granted as it is considered a congenital defect without evidence of a superimposed disability.

The Veteran's hypertensive cardiovascular disease has been rated at 60 percent since May 27, 2011. The rating for hypertension remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested the cancellation of his formal appeal and hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not first manifest during service or within one year of service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in VA's duty to assist, specifically regarding the need for clarification on whether hypertension pre-existed service and was aggravated by service. The Veteran is presumed sound upon entry into service, but this presumption can be rebutted with clear and unmistakable evidence of a condition existing prior to service that was not aggravated during service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's in-service blood pressure readings were consistent with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension. The opinion from Dr. G.K. supports this conclusion.,Service connection was also established for a kidney disorder as secondary to the service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's stomach disability and hypertension are both found to be related to his service-connected PTSD, meeting the criteria for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and clarifying his representation in the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a chronic back disorder, tinnitus, PTSD, hypertension, and sleep disorders. The decision also addressed issues related to entitlement to a total evaluation for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities as secondary to treatment required for hepatitis C. Service connection for hypertension is addressed in a separate remand.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, is found to be aggravated by his service-connected seizure disorder. His hypertension is also found to be aggravated by his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that there was insufficient evidence to link his death to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that it was not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that it was not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that it was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide new opinions regarding the etiology of his hearing loss and hypertension. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder and ganglion cyst have been found to be related to his active duty service. The left leg disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, acquired psychiatric disorder (Major depressive disorder), sleep apnea, bruxism, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are not currently shown or related to the Veteran's service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and service connection for a bilateral hip disorder, bilateral knee disorder, low back disorder, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a bilateral eye disorder, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and chloracne.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension or residuals of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and the VA examiner found no direct connection between his stroke and military service.