Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2005

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected tuberculosis of the kidneys with ulceration of urinary bladder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the veteran's hypertension, which was diagnosed after service, is related to his service. The appellant contends that her husband's severe heart problems leading to death are related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and end stage renal disease, finding no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service.

The veteran's service-connected coronary artery bypass with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy was rated at 30 percent prior to June 4, 2002. The Board found no evidence of the required criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7017.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection regarding hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as he was already receiving a maximum schedular rating for chronic bronchitis which included these conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the inability to locate his service medical records and an attempt should be made to obtain private treatment records from identified physicians.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, an eye disorder, sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, benign brain tumor, and PTSD. The conditions were not related to his active service or any incident therein, including herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his coronary artery disease and hypertension, as well as his claim for special monthly compensation due to need for regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound. The veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disorder, to include hypertension.

The veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, degenerative arthritis of the shoulders, cervical spine, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees and ankles, hypertension, and arteriosclerotic heart disease are all denied as these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by his active military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, impotence, vision problems, prostate problems, and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, all claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially related to his service-connected PTSD, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin tumor on his right upper arm and squamous cell carcinoma of his lower lip are not related to service. The veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease were also not found to be related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of their onset in service or a link to his military service. The claim for service connection for headaches was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates, with some issues receiving a 'granted' disposition.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's ischemic brain infarct is related to his service-connected hypertension and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the claim for secondary service connection for hypertension, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis, PTSD, low back injury, stomach disability, and hypertension. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his active duty service.