Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and lumbosacral strain, as well as his request for an earlier effective date for service connection for radiculopathy of the lower extremities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining recent medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, residuals of facial and shoulder wounds, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the appellant's hypertension was not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. The hypertension appeared at a different time from the diabetes.

The Veteran's glaucoma and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated in service, nor are they related to his diabetes mellitus. The Board finds a preponderance of the evidence against these claims.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for hypertension and chronic renal insufficiency, service connection for nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), and hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records review.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or aggravate his diagnosed hypertension, but did not address whether it aggravated his heart disorder. The claim for hypertension is denied as there is no diagnosis of a heart disorder at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for nummular eczema and hypertension were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board denied service connection for an eye disability, a heart disability, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's keratoconus was found to have pre-existed service and not been aggravated during service.

The Veteran's hypertension and lung disorder were not found to be related to his military service, including exposure to toxins or asbestos. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety disorder, PTSD, a right upper arm lump, jungle rot, skin disease, and hypertension are denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including back problems, a left leg condition, bilateral ankle condition, right shoulder condition, high blood pressure due to herbicide exposure, and an ulcer. The decision is not considered clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding no competent medical evidence linking the current condition to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was incurred during active service and is not otherwise related to any undiagnosed illness or other conditions. The Veteran also had a diagnosis of left knee arthritis, which he contends is due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, migraine headaches, residuals of heat exhaustion, and hearing loss. The Veteran did not have these conditions incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, nor may it be presumed to have been so incurred. The evidence does not support a grant of service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis as well.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran did not file a substantive appeal within the required time frame.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a RO hearing officer and further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of hepatitis. However, after reviewing all available evidence, including VA treatment records, private medical records, and the Veteran's statements, the Board finds that none of the conditions claimed are related to active service or can be presumed due to exposure to certain hazards. Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection, with the hypertension receiving a 100% evaluation.