Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2002

The veteran's cause of death was due to coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease, with schizophrenia contributing materially. The Board found that the service-connected schizophrenia interfered with treatment for his underlying disabilities and contributed to his death.

The Board found that the cause of death, Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB), was not related to service and denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the accrued benefits claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, which was first noted during service and likely contributed to his death from acute myocardial infarction, is service-connected. The cause of death due to acute myocardial infarction, severe coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure is also considered service-connected.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including essential hypertension, fatigue, night sweats, a psychiatric disability, a sleep disability, and an eczematoid rash on the hands. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied an increased rating for anxiety neurosis and service connection for hypertension secondary to service connected anxiety neurosis.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have bronchitis, pharyngitis, hypertension, or a low back disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension warrants a 10 percent schedular rating, effective April 20, 1993. The claims of service connection for sinus and neck disabilities have been reopened due to new and material evidence being received.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding that the veteran's conditions are due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for hypertension and found that the veteran's death was not caused by any condition related to his military service.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of chronic hypertensive disease present in service or within one year post-service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was incurred in service and is granted as a result.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his hypertension and hepatic failure did not have a direct link to his active duty service.

The veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have a present cardiovascular-renal disability, including hypertension. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and adult adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression due to new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and residuals of injuries to the head, neck, back, left ankle, and chest, including the lungs and ribs. The decision is not considered clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and has reopened the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder based on new evidence submitted since the previous denial.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to a lack of competent medical evidence linking his hypertension to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and hearing loss. The claims were remanded by the Court to consider whether there was evidence of combat exposure and verified in-service stressors.