Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II with bilateral cataracts and hypertension, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, are being remanded due to the need for additional development including a new VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (mycosis fungoides) may be causally related to his current circulatory disorder of the right lower extremity, manifested by deep vein thrombosis. The claim for hypertension is remanded due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may it be presumed to have been so incurred. The preponderance of evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. Service connection claims for right knee disability and hypertension are pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disorder and right foot pes planus, finding no current disability or evidence of in-service injury. The claim for hypertension is not claimed. Service connection for cervical spine spondylosis and left foot pes planus are also not claimed.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, heart disability (cardiac murmur), right great toe disability, low back disability, residuals of cold injury to hands, and bilateral knee disability. The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of these conditions at the time of the decision.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a right eye disability was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition based on evidence linking it to Agent Orange exposure or as secondary to other conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, low energy and fatigue, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and psychiatric disability. These conditions are found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found no service connection for a cardiovascular disorder on a direct or presumptive basis, and denied the claim due to failure to report for a VA examination without good cause.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus due to his request for withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have status as a veteran during any period of his Army Reserve ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA, and therefore cannot establish service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his VA treatment records and SSA disability decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's prostate disability, psychiatric disability, and hypertension are related to service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperlipidemia and hypertension, as well as his claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to April 30, 2010. The Veteran's GERD was granted a 20 percent disability rating effective September 30, 2004, but the Board found that it did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not develop as a result of his military service and is not related to his already service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service and is not related to his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that there is no evidence of hypertension or lumbar spine disorder in service, and the Veteran did not provide credible testimony linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which he claims was caused by his exposure to herbicides while serving in Vietnam. The Board has ordered additional development as the Veteran did not provide a copy of the survey or sufficient information to identify it.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension and lung disorder did not have their clinical onset in service or within one year of service, and are not otherwise related to active duty. Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions are denied.