Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2004

The veteran's claims for increased disability rating and reopening of a low back disability claim were denied. The total disability rating claim was continued without further action.

The Board has determined that no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, or seizure disorder. The claims were denied as the provided evidence did not present a reasonable possibility of allowing the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and GERD, finding that these conditions are related to the veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current right knee, left knee, or heart disease disability and that his hypertension was not present during service or related to service. As such, these claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate reasons and bases used in the analysis of his PTSD claim, as well as other service connection claims. The case will be returned to the Board after further evidentiary development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and found it was incurred as a result of service. The veteran's other claims, including those related to degenerative arthritis and undiagnosed illness, are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for special monthly death pension benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding that she does not meet the criteria due to her ability to perform daily activities without assistance.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and further investigation into service connection for hypertension.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension is not due to disease or injury incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

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 denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no service-connected disability caused or contributed to his death from cardiovascular disease.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is denied due to a lack of evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current conditions to his service, including within one year of discharge. Therefore, service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's hypertension, including whether it was present prior to service or during service. The claim will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, arthritis, and hearing loss as there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service.

The veteran's appeal involves claims for effective dates prior to August 18, 2000, for service connection of coronary artery disease and nephropathy with hypertension. Additionally, he seeks a higher rating for diabetes mellitus from July 26, 1995, through August 17, 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and residuals of a left knee injury, finding no new and material evidence. The claim for chest pain is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension and granted it, finding new and material evidence that established a diagnosis of hypertension in service.

The VA determined that the veteran's current cardiovascular problems, including hypertension, did not have their onset during his active service and are not presumed to be related to his military service. The Board found no evidence of chronic disability in service or within one year post-service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a bilateral leg disability due to Agent Orange exposure, and a bilateral hand disability due to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service or to herbicide exposure.