Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and chronic acquired right eye disorder are not due to or aggravated by his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder. The claim for an increased evaluation for generalized anxiety disorder is also denied.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now remanded to the RO for specific actions related to obtaining service department and VA health care records.

The veteran's claims for increased disability rating for hypertension and service connection for a heart disorder and depression secondary to his service-connected hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal of all issues related to service connection.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for obtaining medical records and arranging a VA medical opinion regarding whether hypertension is caused or aggravated by service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has restored the combined evaluation of 60 percent for hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, which was reduced to separate evaluations. The restoration is effective from when the reduction action took place.

The Board denied an increased rating for service-connected hypertension, finding that the veteran's diastolic pressure was predominantly 100 or more and requiring continuous medication. The criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The November 9, 1990 rating decision denied service connection for hypertension and heart disorder due to lack of evidence of chronic conditions during or following service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension that he believes is secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. However, the evidence does not support a diagnosis of hypertension prior to or concurrent with his service-connected diabetes.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for obtaining medical records related to hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and to reopen his service connection claims, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or new and material evidence.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues regarding service connection for bilateral hand numbness and a cardiovascular disorder, including hypertension. The appeal is currently remanded for additional evidence collection and examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and left knee disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The claim for hypertension is denied, while the claim for a left knee disorder is also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disorder and hypertension, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for a right hip disorder and that there was no competent medical evidence showing a relationship between the current diagnoses of these conditions and service.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and a low back disability. The case is now remanded for additional evidence collection and examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to procedural issues and potential changes in rating criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic back disorder and a compensable rating for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination. The veteran's claims of service connection for anemia, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are being reviewed.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension.