Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his service-connected PTSD and therefore denied the claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for myositis, hypertension, and a psychiatric disability characterized by depression and anxiety. However, the claims are not granted as new and material evidence was submitted but does not establish service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a separate evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II with diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to incomplete service records and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete VA examination reports and requests for opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for pericarditis (angina/palpitations) and hypertension, finding that these conditions are proximately due to her service-connected meningioma.

The Board is considering whether new evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim of hypertension. If so, they will decide if this new evidence is sufficient to reopen the claim and grant service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's low back disorder is currently rated at 10 percent, effective January 1, 2007.,Prior to February 22, 2010, the Veteran's hypertension was not assigned a compensable rating. Since then, he has been assigned a 20 percent rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was incurred in service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and personnel records from his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a low back disorder, finding that there was no competent evidence linking these conditions to service or any pre-existing condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disorder, and assigned a 10% evaluation. The other issues were withdrawn by the Veteran prior to the decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a personal hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as his blood pressure readings have consistently fallen below the threshold required for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, cerebral vascular disease to include the residuals of a stroke, and respiratory disorder (asthma) secondary to his service-connected PTSD have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for atopic dermatitis was denied. The RO increased the disability rating from 10% to 30%, effective April 2006.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if the nature and etiology of any knee disability is related to service. The appellant's claim remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension due to a lack of evidence showing in-service exposure or manifestations within one year following separation from service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations.