Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen her claim of service connection for residuals of LSD exposure, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings on the scars from shell fragment wounds were denied. The claim for service connection for essential hypertension, secondary to diabetes mellitus, was not considered as it has not been adjudicated by the RO.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and a sleep disorder. The veteran's claim of service connection remains denied.

The veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to consistently low blood pressure readings.,The veteran's macular degeneration is currently rated at 10 percent and meets the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for hypertension and service connection for a disability manifested by impairment of vision, finding that his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection under applicable regulations.

The Board has determined that hypertension, which the veteran claims was incurred during service, is not present and is unrelated to any inservice events. The claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural deficiencies in VCAA notice.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for status post myocardial infarction with hypertension from May 1, 1998.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any cardiovascular disabilities, specifically hypertension and stroke. The examiner will assess whether these conditions are related to service or if they were aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including hypertension, hand tremors, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hyperlipidemia, were not incurred or aggravated during his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a video conference hearing and asking the appellant to submit any other pertinent information or evidence.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension due to new evidence. However, it was determined that hypertension is not related to military service and cannot be presumed as a result of Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the appellant's right ear hearing loss and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death and his spouse's DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities were continuously rated as totally disabling for at least ten years prior to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a skin disorder related to Agent Orange exposure, and hypertension. The evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's claims for loss of teeth, tinea versicolor, an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, dizzy spells, and erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation were all denied as they are not related to service.,There is no evidence showing that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during the veteran's active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and mitral valve disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated. As a result, both claims for service connection are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection based on the current criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied the other claims due to lack of evidence supporting a link between current disabilities and service.

The veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which he claims is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The Board has ordered further development of the claim due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination.