Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2001

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and cardiovascular complications, is service connected as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The decision grants this claim.

The Board denied an increased rating for recurrent duodenal ulcer and did not reopen the veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and arthritis due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully address the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his essential hypertension and headaches.

The claim for secondary service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional notification and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran died of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone and liver. The service-connected conditions (CAD, HTN, CHF) were not shown to be related to his military service.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder with depression and hypertension, do not render him unemployable for pension purposes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral tinnitus, COPD, myocardial infarction, and hypertension are all service-connected. The evidence shows these conditions were incurred in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence. The appeals were limited to reopening existing claims, not resolving the merits of the service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The Court has ordered a remand due to insufficient development and lack of submission of additional medical evidence.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension with atrial fibrillation, left bundle branch block, and cardiomyopathy is being remanded due to the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records related to cardiovascular disease and adjudicating secondary service connection claims. The primary issue remains the rating for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further examinations.

The Board has granted a 100% evaluation for PTSD from April 24, 2001, and an effective date of April 24, 2001, for service connection. The veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran seeks service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, kidney stones, a skin rash, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional development regarding the presence of these conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has granted a 70% evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder, and the veteran's claim of service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil and neck, prostate disorder, bladder disorder, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to Agent Orange is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a cold injury (frostbite), hypertension, a heart disability, hearing loss, tinnitus, a psychiatric disability including PTSD and a circulatory disability. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to changes in the law and failure to provide proper notice.

The Board found that the veteran did not submit a timely substantive appeal regarding service connection for rhinitis, hypertension, pes planus, hearing loss and tinea cruris as well as entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. The reduction from 30 percent to 0 percent in the rating for right eye blindness was improper.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to new and material evidence submitted since the last final denial. The case is remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic right ankle disability, an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his heart disability, and an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his umbilical hernia. The appeals were based on direct service connection.