Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD has been granted service connection with an initial evaluation of 50%. However, he is denied a compensable rating for his impotence. The other issues related to hypertension and hearing loss are not addressed in this decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not service-connected, but they have ordered a remand to provide another VA examination and correct VCAA notice.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hypertension, and basal cell carcinoma due to exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities bilaterally is also granted.

The Board has determined that the evidence supports granting service connection for hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a liver condition as secondary to hypertension, and a gout condition as secondary to hypertension. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and found that the veteran's current right knee disability warrants a rating of 30 percent, effective June 11, 2003. The claim for an increased rating remains pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for hypertension and for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD. The veteran was granted service connection for PTSD with an effective date of January 22, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, enlarged prostate disorder, and urinary tract disorder are not related to his active service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea are not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service disease or injury leading to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's skin disorder and hypertension, including potential service connection based on exposure to herbicides.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The issues of service connection for various conditions are under review.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and remanded it to the RO for further development, including a VA examination.

The veteran's service connection claim for fibromyalgia, manifested by joint pain, is granted. The remaining issues are remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notice and further medical examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a 10 percent rating for hypertension, effective from November 19, 2001. The initial rating of 30 percent for coronary artery disease remains unchanged.

The Board found that the veteran's breathing problems were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claims for increased ratings of left knee condition and PTSD.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD and found that there is no competent medical evidence linking any of the claimed disabilities, including PTSD, kidney disability, liver disability, or hypertension, to service. The veteran's claims were not granted.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the veteran's claims of service connection due to radiation exposure, asbestos exposure, and other conditions. The case is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer (melanoma) and hypertension, finding no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not constitute an employment handicap, and therefore he is not entitled to vocational rehabilitation training under Chapter 31 of Title 38, United States Code.