Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and was not exposed to herbicides. Therefore, service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction, and hypertension cannot be granted based on exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that further development is needed on both the service connection for a psychiatric disorder and hypertension, to include as secondary to a psychiatric disorder. The Veteran served in Kuwait and experienced symptoms such as insomnia and panic attacks after his service there. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Board denied reopening of claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, psoriasis, and hypertension as new and material evidence was not submitted. The Veteran's statements regarding exposure to herbicides in Vietnam were found to lack credibility.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions, do not render him unemployable without regard to his age.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a skin condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA medical records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran is not entitled to special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities. However, he meets the criteria for housebound status as a result of his multiple service-connected conditions and age over 65.

The Board found that the Veteran's current sleep apnea was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and denied both his claim for service connection and his TDIU claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's COPD, BPH, hypertension, and sleep apnea are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for hypertension, arthritis, and depression. The conditions were not shown to be related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The conditions were not linked to his military service or presumed due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension is service-connected and aggravated by PTSD. The Board grants a compensable evaluation for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disability due to undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained multi-symptom illnesses, and the preponderance of the evidence shows that his conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which he claims was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum to the VA examination report and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus secondary to his service-connected hypertension with arteriosclerosis is being remanded due to the submission of VA medical opinions that were not previously considered.

The Board found that hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied the claim. For hepatitis C, the Board noted it was diagnosed after service but acknowledged new evidence had reopened the claim, leading to a denial.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the rate provided under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(m) has been granted, based on his need for aid and attendance due to multiple 100 percent ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome and major depressive disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's current headaches are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, remains pending as the evidence does not support a stressor event in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding no evidence of these conditions during active duty and insufficient medical evidence linking them to his military service.