Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and may not be presumed to have been due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and could not be presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board also noted that there was no evidence showing a link between the appellant's service-connected PTSD and his current hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension was not service-connected as it did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty and there is no evidence that the condition is related to his period of service. The Veteran's current hemorrhoids were also not service-connected, with a pending issue regarding an initial compensable rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and hypertensive heart disease did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge, and thus could not be presumed to be related to service. The Board concluded that there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and residuals of a stroke, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney disease with renal failure are related to his military service, granting the claims for both conditions.

The Board found that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of an eye disability for VA compensation purposes and denied service connection for hypertension. The Board also noted that there is no evidence linking any of these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The issue of tinnitus is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his service, including as due to herbicide exposure. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a local hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues include service connection for hypertension, increased rating for prostate cancer residuals, and initial rating for coronary artery disease.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have hypertension or a heart disability that is caused by his service-connected PTSD. The medical evidence does not support such a finding.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his service-connected right foot deformity. The criteria for a compensable disability rating for deviated nasal septum with sinusitis have not been met prior to February 20, 2007, and the criteria for a higher disability rating since then are also not met.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and found that the Veteran's low back disability, skin condition, and migraine headaches are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records, VA medical opinions, and treatment records. The issues include determining whether these conditions are related to his military service or secondary to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, chip fracture of left talus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and gout. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and asking the Veteran to identify all treatment received since August 2007. The Veteran is also to be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his hypertension, abdominal aortic aneurysm residuals, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The issues of service connection for tricuspid regurgitation, removal of gallbladder, genitourinary disorder, and right hip disorder will be addressed in separate decisions.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain any gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience, by reason of service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a right hand disorder and hypertension as secondary to service-connected disability in August 2010. New evidence submitted since then does not relate to an unestablished fact that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as it is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains pending.