Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records from Dr. I.D., and providing a VA examination to assess the Veteran's employability between June 20, 2002 and July 11, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD.,The Board also found that the Veteran's current left wrist disability was caused by a misdiagnosis of myeloma or melanoma at VA, which delayed treatment and contributed to his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to several issues, including obtaining additional medical records and attempting to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records. The Veteran's hypertension is still under consideration.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, cervical and lumbar spine conditions. The case is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC), in Washington, DC.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying stressor events. The case will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims of service connection for hypertension and a cardiac disability can be decided. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion from the November 2008 VA examiner or, if unavailable, another appropriate examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted, but the rating for PTSD prior to March 9, 2011 was denied. From that date onwards, a higher rating of 50% was granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA respiratory examination to determine if the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is related to service or a service-connected disability. The examiner should consider the Veteran's assertions and his wife and daughter's statements regarding his sleep habits during service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including service connection claims and a determination of the impact of all service-connected disabilities on his ability to obtain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his skin disorder, PTSD, hypertension, and TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal for PTSD is withdrawn. The Board also found that his eye disorders, including refractive error and ocular conditions, are not service-connected as they are developmental disorders and do not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, a skin disorder of the feet and ankles (including jungle rot), chloracne, dizziness, asthma, and residuals of a right ring finger injury have all been granted. The effective date is to be determined based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection, evaluations for various conditions, and effective dates. The specific details of each issue are not provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss or tinnitus disorder related to his military service, and there is insufficient evidence to establish a connection between his hypertension, heart disease, and erectile dysfunction with his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for the other conditions were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's bicuspid aortic valve, hypertension, and any other heart disease found.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective from the date of the grant of service connection. The Veteran's PTSD is currently productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's initial ratings for hypertension and coronary artery disease were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension and scars of the sternum and under the left arm are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated medical records.