Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a hearing before a Decision Review Officer and issuance of a Statement of the Case on the issues of special monthly compensation based on loss of use, need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate, and service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression with anxiety, asthma, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including the submission of new medical records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his service-connected diabetes mellitus, as well as any other relevant factors. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to atherosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder was not found to be a primary or contributory cause of death.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and a bilateral leg condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service or exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his service, and is not due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also found that it is less likely than not related to his diabetes mellitus or coronary atherosclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records. The appellant's claims will be reconsidered after this is done.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for essential hypertension and chloracne, finding that his conditions did not warrant higher than a 10 percent rating. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was also denied as it is encompassed within the denial of the other two issues.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's coronary artery disease, hypertension, residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, and erectile dysfunction are not related to active service or caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board found that the Veteran's neck disability is not related to service or a service-connected condition, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin disorders, lung disorder including COPD, and hypertension due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not meet the criteria for reopening any of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a right kidney disorder, finding no competent or credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

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

The Board denied service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, finding that the condition was not incurred or aggravated during active duty and did not manifest within one year of discharge. The Veteran's hypertension was initially diagnosed after his periods of active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not caused or made worse by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.