Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2000

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation ratings, finding no medical evidence linking his current conditions to service or any other well-grounded basis. The veteran was granted a 20 percent evaluation for residuals of multiple right ankle sprains and left ankle sprain.

The Board found no competent evidence of hypertension during service or within one year post-service, and denied the claim for service connection based on exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board found that the June 1981 rating decision, which granted service connection for hypertension and assigned a noncompensable evaluation, was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant is so nearly helpless as to need regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting increased dependency and indemnity compensation benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney disorder and kidney stones, hypertension, and minimal degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his period of active service.

The Board found no evidence of a well-grounded claim for service connection for hypertension, as the veteran's pre-existing condition existed prior to his period of active service and there was no competent medical evidence demonstrating an increase in disability during service or aggravation by a service-connected disorder.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection were not well-grounded, as there was no competent medical evidence linking his current disabilities to service.

The veteran's post concussion syndrome with headaches, syncope and postural hypertension is currently rated at 80 percent. The Board finds that the current evaluation of 80 percent is appropriate given the frequency and nature of the syncopal episodes/ seizures.

The veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection were not well-grounded, as there was no medical evidence linking his current conditions to his active service or chemical exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and a low back disability are not well-grounded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral ocular hypertension and chronic low back strain, finding that the veteran's conditions are related to his military service. The right knee disorder is rated at 10 percent, while the bilateral pes planus remains at its current 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and right-sided hemiparesis, with aphasia, secondary to cerebrovascular accident are not well-grounded. The medical evidence does not support a finding of in-service onset or association with military service.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities, including hypertension, mild pulmonary obstruction, and bilateral pes planus, do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes as his combined disability evaluation is only 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is denied as a well-grounded claim has not been presented.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded, and therefore denied.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence linking any of the claimed conditions to service, and thus the veteran's claims for service connection are denied.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection were not well grounded and denied them.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a left nephrectomy, hypertension, and arthritis of the hands and other joints as not well grounded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, stomach disorder, nervous disorder, and back disorder. The RO previously denied these claims in May 1989 without reopening them due to lack of new and material evidence.