Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disability, left knee disability, and insomnia have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a left knee disability and insomnia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability and dysthymic disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since May 2011.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's pes planus, hypertension, TDIU, and nonservice-connected pension benefits based on permanent and total disability claims are all pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus due to scheduling issues with previous examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection of a left ankle disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a diagnosis during service and insufficient continuity of symptomatology to establish service connection.

The Veteran's heart disability and hypertension are granted as presumptively related to herbicide agent exposure during service. Service connection for a lower back condition is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension. The back disability is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left total knee replacement and right foot metatarsalgia with pes planus. Erectile dysfunction is also secondary to his service-connected disabilities. However, hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and a right kidney disorder due to inadequate medical opinions regarding exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed again, as it may be related to his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's heart disability, including hypertension and cardiomyopathy, is related to service, specifically presumed herbicide exposure. The examiner must also assess whether the disability is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service at U-Tapao Air Force Base is presumed. Diabetes mellitus is linked to active duty service due to Agent Orange exposure, while hypertension is secondary to the now-service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings on all issues due to untimely filing of substantive appeals.

The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further examination and opinion. The issues of service connection for ischemic heart disease with chronic congestive heart failure, status post triple bypass surgery (also claimed as coronary artery disease and hypertensive heart disease) and post-operative scars are also remanded due to their direct relationship to the hypertension issue.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her appeal.

The appeal for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The issue of hypertension, related to service-connected conditions, is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and she is granted TDIU. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for CML, erectile dysfunction as secondary to CML, bilateral hip arthritis, and hypertension. The Veteran's eye disorder was not found related to his hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The claim for service connection for cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, left and right foot conditions, right leg condition, hypertension secondary to OSA, and a tooth disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.