Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating of 10 percent for his hypertension, finding that the evidence did not show diastolic readings of 110 or systolic readings of 200 as required for a higher rating.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance, entitling him to special monthly compensation. He also meets criteria for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment assistance.

The veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, and his hypertension remains at a 10 percent rating. The case is remanded for further development regarding the low back disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's congestive heart failure with hypertension is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's congestive heart failure with hypertension is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further consideration due to his request for AOJ review of additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death due to respiratory arrest caused by COPD, and thus grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected hypertension, right knee instability, right knee degenerative joint disease, peeling feet (dermatophytosis, tinea unguium, and tinea pedis), and lumbosacral strain.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, and he does not have a service-connected disability.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension that is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further medical opinion.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and urethritis and prostatitis. The claim for prostate cancer was not granted as it is presumed that the condition may be related to service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and hiatal hernia/GERD, finding that the veteran's conditions are not related to his military service or service-connected PTSD.,Service connection was also denied as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension with cardiomegaly, finding that there was no direct or secondary service connection based on the lack of evidence showing a causal relationship between his diabetes mellitus and these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for his service-connected conditions, including degenerative joint disease of the right knee, status post right anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, hypertension, and residuals of a left shoulder injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, including hypertension, finding no evidence of such disorders in service or within one year post-service. The Board also found that any current cardiovascular conditions are not related to his active military duty.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is required and the case must be remanded to the RO for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for sinusitis and service connection for hypertension. The veteran was found not to have established that his current conditions are related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are granted, with diagnoses of various conditions and a finding of direct service connection. The veteran is not entitled to service connection based on exposure to herbicides or other presumptive conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disorder and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The Board finds that the veteran's vascular disease, impotency, hypertension, hands falling asleep and tingling, and urinary problems are all secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.