Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2001

The veteran incurred dental trauma to tooth number 26 during active service, and he is therefore entitled to outpatient dental services and treatment as well as related appliances for this tooth. The other claims of service connection were not granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and for increased evaluations for PTSD. The decision found that there was no evidence of hypertension in service or within one year post-service, and that the current diagnoses did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension during service or within one year after separation, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The VA determined that the veteran's hypertension, which is currently rated at 20 percent, does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has not been manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 120 or more.

The veteran's respiratory disorder and cardiovascular disorder with hypertension are found to be service-connected. However, her claims for fatigue and hair loss due to an undiagnosed illness resulting from military service in the Persian Gulf are denied.

The veteran's skin condition (tinea corporis) is currently rated at 10 percent, and his hypertension remains at a 10 percent rating. The appeal for an increased rating for hypertension has been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension is being reviewed.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's heart disorder and hemorrhoids to his active service, including any presumptive conditions. The appeal was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident were denied, as the evidence did not support these claims. The claim for special monthly compensation for aid and attendance was also denied due to lack of qualifying disability.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension improved and warranted a reduction to noncompensable, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.

The Board found that the appellant is not in need of aid and attendance or housebound due to her disabilities, thus denying her claim for additional death pension benefits.

The Board found new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension, but not for lumbosacral strain. The appellant's hypertension was diagnosed post-service, and his back problems were considered acute in service without residual disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a fracture of L1-3, and for a right thumb disability and bilateral knee disabilities. The effective dates for these decisions are not specified.

The veteran's arthritis of the left ankle is granted as service-connected. The status of his hypertension and knots on neck issues remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to his service-connected hypertension contributing substantially and materially to his death. The appellant is also granted Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding that these conditions did not begin during or as a result of his military service.

The veteran's PTSD and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service, nor are they of service origin. The Board denied both claims.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for compensation for hypertension, vision disorder, and a pinched right shoulder nerve as they were not proximately caused by VA treatment. The RO was instructed to review the record for compliance with this decision.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sinus arrhythmia, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes, finding the veteran's disabilities did not meet the criteria. The decision was based on his left knee disorder and hypertension.