Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's hypertension and epididymitis were evaluated, but neither condition met the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule. The current ratings are appropriate.

The Board found that the veteran's essential hypertension did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to his military service. The Board also determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of essential hypertension was not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected postoperative inguinal hernia.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board found that the veteran's COPD and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by active military service, including as due to inservice exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims for service connection are denied.

The Board denied all claims for service connection, finding no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's claimed conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from the Guam Vet Center and issuing a statement of the case regarding his claims for hypertension secondary to PTSD and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hypertension that was incurred in or aggravated by active duty, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred in service. The back disability is also not shown by credible evidence of record to be etiologically related to a disease, injury, or event in service.

The Board is unable to determine the correct time of diagnosis for the veteran's hypertension due to conflicting and uncertain medical evidence. The case is REMANDED for further examination and opinion.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment at O'Connor Hospital from October 6, 2005 to November 3, 2005 are granted as the VA facilities were not feasibly available and no prior authorization was given.

The veteran's combined rating of 60 percent due to service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable for the period prior to September 21, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board finds that the veteran's hypertension, ruptured left ear drum, and serum hepatitis (hepatitis B) are all related to his active duty service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board finds that the veteran's claimed low back disability, hypertension, and residuals of coronary artery bypass are not service-connected as they do not have a direct link to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressor events.

The Board has determined that the appellant's hypertension, hiatal hernia with reflux, and major depression are all service-connected. The effective date for these determinations is not specified in the decision.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to a scheduling issue.

The veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, hypertension, residuals of brain surgery, benign prostatic hypertrophy (claimed as prostate), and hepatitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a relationship between these conditions and active military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, asthma, and malaria. The claim for hearing loss is being remanded.

The veteran's hypertension has not met the criteria for a compensable disability rating as his diastolic pressure has never been predominantly 100 or more and his systolic pressure has never been predominantly 160 or more.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Integris SW Medical Center from November 1 to November 2, 2004 are approved as the services were rendered in an emergency and VA facilities were not feasibly available.