Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2003

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a period of observation and examination at a VA medical facility to clarify the diagnosis of the appellant's psychiatric disorders and to obtain a medical opinion as to the severity of the somatization disorder. The issue of service connection for arterial hypertension secondary to service-connected somatization disorder is also referred for appropriate action.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for angina pectoris with hypertension and sinus tachycardia is being remanded due to the need for further testing and evaluation.

The Board has granted the apportionment of the veteran's disability compensation to his minor son, N.H., effective May 1, 2000. The overpayment issue was resolved and it is not considered improper.

The Board has determined that the veteran's preexisting hypertension increased in severity during his second period of active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, and denied both claims.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending evidence and the court's decision invalidating certain regulations. The case is now remanded for additional development of medical records.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's service connection for various cardiovascular conditions. The case is now remanded for additional medical records and a review by a cardiologist.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was due to hypertension, which is presumed to have been incurred during active service. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's service-connected right ankle sprain is rated at a 10 percent disability evaluation, effective from April 28, 1994. The VA determined that the condition meets the criteria for moderate limitation of motion.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and further development.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed heart condition and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder, and a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the claimed conditions are not service-connected.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and determine if there is a relationship between the veteran's hypertension, which was noted in service, and his cause of death.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension based on new evidence submitted since the last denial in December 1959.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the April 1979 decision denying service connection for left exotropia, bilateral hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, and stomach ulcers. The December 1999 decision also did not contain CUE.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders, eye problems, back issues, knee disabilities, hypertension, and a cerebrovascular accident. The decision also addressed bilateral pes planus and seizure disorder.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected hypertension, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating under any applicable criteria.

The Board has determined that hypertension was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to any in-service event. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.