Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2002

The Board found no evidence of hypertension during service or within one year post-service, and the veteran's current diagnosis was not related to his military service. The claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Orlando Regional Sand Lake Hospital on April 28, 2000 are granted as the treatment was for a hypertensive emergency associated with her service-connected coronary artery spasm.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and heart disease with jugular venous distention, finding that there was no clinical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and epididymitis, finding that both conditions began during the veteran's active military service. The claim for residuals of flash burns of the eyes was denied as there are no current residuals.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertensive cardiovascular disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and status post percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is being remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and asthma, finding no evidence of these conditions during or after service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hypertension, left varicocele, and tonsillitis do not warrant increased ratings as there is no evidence of current manifestations or symptoms related to these conditions.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective from June 14, 1996. Service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic dermatitis and found that the veteran's PTSD, ulcer disorder, prostate disorder, left wrist cyst, chest disorder, eye disorder, blackouts, stiff-man syndrome, gout, hernia, hypertension, and sleep disorder are related to his military service.