Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and is dismissed as the Veteran has opted to discharge these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed hypertension was incurred during his active military service, including his period of Naval Reserves service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before the Board at the VA Regional Office in Los Angeles, California.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be aggravated by her service-connected anxiety disorder, and thus service connection for this condition is granted. The issue of an increased initial evaluation for her anxiety disorder has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's hypertension, sinusitis, and PID with irregular bleeding are all found to be attributable to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for additional opinions regarding the relationship between hypertension and service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with proper VCAA notification. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and complete the necessary forms. The claims of service connection for hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, and TDIU will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back condition and other joint pain, do not prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for right knee disability and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, coronary artery disease, a back disorder and a neck disorder are all granted.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for essential hypertension and service connection for heart disease, including as secondary to service-connected essential hypertension, are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. Additional examinations may be needed to determine the appropriate ratings and whether the heart conditions are related to the service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the VA psychiatric examination report and incomplete opinions regarding service connection for hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, rheumatoid arthritis, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea.,Service connection for PTSD has been granted. The Veteran seeks an increased evaluation. Service connection for hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, rheumatoid arthritis, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea are also on appeal.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is associated with his gastrointestinal disability (GERD, hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome). Service connection for these conditions is sought as secondary to the Veteran's PTSD. The Veteran seeks an increased evaluation for PTSD.,Service connection for hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis are denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea is also on appeal.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is associated with his gastrointestinal disability (GERD, hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome). Service connection for these conditions is sought as secondary to the Veteran's PTSD. The Veteran seeks an increased evaluation for PTSD.,Service connection for hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis are denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea is also on appeal.

The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected hypertension and seeks to establish service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his hypertension. The case is being remanded for a videoconference hearing.

The Board found new and material evidence for Scheuermann's disease and denied other claims. The Veteran is still seeking service connection for his conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and a skin condition. Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus with an effective date of January 30, 2002.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been denied as he is not shown to be unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either condition.