Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The claims for ocular hypertension of the left eye, gastrointestinal disorder, sleep apnea, and fibromyalgia are all denied due to lack of a direct link to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation in any of the periods specified.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination. The hypertension claim is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to aortic dissection and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service or any incident therein.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, a heart condition, hypertension, and hepatitis A. The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diverticulitis was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the disorder. The claims for gout and hypertension were also denied, with the examiner indicating that the Veteran did not have a current disability at the time of examination.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and kidney disorder are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The Board requires additional VA examinations to determine if the conditions are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are found to have had their onset in service and continue since then. His mood disorder with depression is also granted, but at a reduced initial rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for further development.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral knee disability and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran claims service connection for hypertension, but the Board finds additional medical inquiry and opinion is needed to determine if the condition had its onset in service or is related to diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and treatment records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and as it is not related to a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of all remaining issues on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, including a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression, low back disability, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, hip disability, muscle spasms, gout, sleep disorder, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability involving depression or PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a travel board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Cleveland RO. The case will then be returned to the Board for further appellate review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for various conditions, including right leg injury residuals, left scrotal mass, arthritis and bursitis of hands and shoulders, left thumb condition, cervical spine degenerative changes, left ankle disorder, right leg fracture residuals/pain, mumps residuals, hypertension, coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction, and insomnia. The claims were denied as the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Board will seek new examinations that comply with prior remand instructions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, concluding that there was no clinical diagnosis of the disease prior to 2009 and no continuity of symptoms since service.