Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for initially compensable evaluations for right knee tendonitis, lumbosacral strain, sinusitis, and hypertension are being remanded for additional VA examinations to determine the current severity of these service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral visual disorder, tinea pedis, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. However, it granted service connection for tinea pedis secondary to service-connected tinea pubis and erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The veteran's hypertension was found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea were denied, while his PTSD was rated at 50 percent. No TDIU was granted.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, as there was no evidence that myocardial infarction or hypertension were present in service or within one year after service, and no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board determined that service connection for hypertension is warranted based on the evidence of elevated blood pressure readings during and immediately following service.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they were not caused or aggravated by the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for defective hearing, a chronic dermatological disorder, hypertension, and pes planus with calluses as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an increased rating for hypertension were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including notice and an opportunity to respond regarding the veteran's fire-related service medical and personnel records.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for peroneal and tibial neuropathy of the right leg, as the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus, and for service connection for hypertension and headaches as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a back disability, PTSD, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and bilateral neuropathy of the upper extremities were denied as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for aortic aneurysm, anemia, hypertension, and other cardiovascular disability, diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis, finding no medical evidence linking any of these disabilities to the veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus to schedule a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, a gastrointestinal disability, and a heart disability were denied as there was no competent evidence of current diagnoses or links to in-service events.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining the veteran's employment records and possibly a VA examination to determine if hypertension had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not found to warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, but his hypertension was determined to be aggravated by the service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as there was no evidence showing that the veteran's currently diagnosed hypertension is causally related to active service.