Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2000

The veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension secondary to his CVA has been granted. His increased rating claim for residuals of CVA and his claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability have also been granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and stomach disorder (including pancreatitis and cholelithiasis) are all service-connected as they were incurred during his periods of active duty for training.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, otitis, and lung disorders. The issues of bilateral foot disorder were also addressed.

The Board granted service connection for dysthymic disorder and increased the evaluation of lumbosacral strain to 40 percent, but denied an increase in the evaluation of hypertension.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing cardiovascular disability, including hypertension, increased in severity during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in January 1985. Therefore, service connection is granted.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of the claim as he is no longer alive.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, concluding that his essential hypertension was not incurred during active service. The new evidence submitted since the last denial did not provide sufficient material to reopen the claim.

The Board has restored a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with labile hypertension and tachycardia, effective from October 1, 1985.

The Board dismissed the appeals of the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and entitlement to TDIU due to failure to file a timely substantive appeal.

The Board found that the appellant did not have residuals of electrocution, hypertension, or bilateral hearing loss incurred in service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claims for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, a heart disorder (pathology to include atrial arrhythmia), and hypertension. The veteran's current diagnoses are found more likely related to his active military service.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound.

The Board dismissed the appeal because no timely substantive appeal was filed within the required time frame.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The veteran's dysthymia and major depressive disorder are currently rated at 30 percent, effective April 26, 1996. His hypertension is rated at 10 percent, also effective April 26, 1996. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability has not been established.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of death, dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) under section 1151, and DIC under section 1318 due to a lack of evidence showing that any disability was caused by VA treatment or fault.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the veteran's claim should be granted as it is more likely than not related to his period of active service.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the appellant's current conditions, including PTB, hypertension, and vertigo. The claims were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the preponderance of evidence is against service connection for hypertension, as there is no medical evidence linking it to active service. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder and duodenal ulcer with hiatal hernia was previously denied in May 1982 and June 1976 respectively, and new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis of hypertension or psychiatric disorders during his period of active duty. The most recent medical evidence does not provide a link between the current conditions and his military service.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for membranous glomerulopathy with hypertension prior to December 20, 1995 is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from the University of Michigan Hospital.