Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2005

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the veteran's service-connected hypertension and atherosclerotic vascular disease contributed to his death from prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and did not grant increased ratings or initial compensable evaluations for the right knee and hip disabilities. The hypertension was found to be unrelated to service, while the low back strain and joint issues were evaluated based on their current manifestations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for lung disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and a lower back condition. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for arthritis of the knees and shoulders, and service connection for hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for cold injury residuals of both feet. The veteran's hypertension and CVA/stroke are being remanded to determine if they are related to his service-connected cold injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and service connection for PTSD, hypertension, headaches, and CAD. The issues of secondary service connection will be deferred until further development is completed.

The veteran is seeking service connection for heart conditions, but the case has been remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The veteran's service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a nonservice-connected pension.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA clinical records from Tampa, Florida, and conducting additional medical examinations if necessary. The veteran is advised to provide any relevant evidence he may have.

The Board denied the veteran's request to restore a 60 percent evaluation for his kidney disorder and his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The RO reduced the veteran's evaluation from 60 to 30 percent, effective June 1, 2000. The evidence did not meet the criteria for restoration of the higher evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from caring for his daily personal needs, and do not render him unable to protect himself from the hazards of daily living. The veteran is not substantially confined to his house or immediate premises as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and migraine disorder due to a lack of evidence showing an inservice onset or relationship to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of these conditions during or immediately after service, and the medical records do not support a link to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA and private medical records, clarifying whether the veteran is also claiming nonservice-connected pension benefits, and scheduling a VA examination to determine if hypertension is related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder, finding no evidence of in-service onset or aggravation. The secondary claim for service connection for unstable angina was granted. The claim to reopen his previously denied herniated lumbar disc claim was not reopened.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by his military service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not associated with his service or diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by his hypertension, which is presumed to be related to his internment as a prisoner of war. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been addressed. The RO has granted a 10% rating for the residuals of a fracture of the left 5th metatarsal head effective December 17, 2001.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's current cardiovascular disorder, including hypertension, is related to his military service or a service-connected condition.