Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension has been well-controlled with medication and without significant symptoms, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn's disease, polyneuropathy/polyneuritis, hypertension (including a heart condition), and conjunctivitis. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected autonomic neuropathy is being remanded due to inadequate development of the record, including an incomplete VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected mixed bipolar disorder did not cause or aggravate her nonservice-connected hypertension, thus denying her claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to conflicting opinions regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and skin disabilities related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and increased rating for anxiety disorder have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability meeting the criteria for hypertension, and the Veteran's anxiety disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, and vertigo. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims on appeal, including obtaining any outstanding treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the current severity of service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's representative also requested reevaluation of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not manifest during service and is not causally related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicides or service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, visual impairment, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran's claims were not granted.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of gallbladder removal and remanded the other claims due to insufficient evidence.