Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran has hypertension that is the result of disease or injury incurred during active military service and this condition is granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran requested an increase in the disability rating for hypertension, but later withdrew the appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions and claims, including those related to his knee replacements, ankle disorders, carotid stenosis, and right leg wounds. The appeals were addressed in the context of rating decisions and effective dates.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, allergies, hypertension, scar (upper back), right ear hearing loss, and migraine headaches are all rated at the maximum allowed under their respective diagnostic codes. The Board has not found any additional service-connected conditions or issues on appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension is service connected as secondary to his diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any other conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his military service or to a service-connected disability, including diabetes mellitus and Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for the requested higher disability ratings or service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it was not shown to be incurred during active duty, and there is no evidence of record linking his current condition to any service-connected disability. The claim for GERD secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination for malaria. The issues of service connection for hypertension and PTSD are also pending.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and increased the rating for hiatal hernia to 10 percent, effective from June 24, 2004.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a heart murmur, and a chronic disability manifested by blackouts due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his TDIU claim, including consideration of all service-connected disabilities on employability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for vocational rehabilitation benefits as he already has a suitable job and does not have an employment handicap.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of hypertension as defined by VA regulation and no relationship between her hypertension and her service-connected migraine headache disability.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board finds that additional development is needed due to the lack of complete medical records and a need for an examination.

The Board found that the appellant's colon cancer did not have its onset during service or due to exposure to herbicide agents, and thus denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his claim of service connection for hypertension has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in May 2012.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development including obtaining SSA records and scheduling new examinations if necessary. The claims will be readjudicated after the development.