Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus, chronic acquired low back disorder, and hypertension are all service-connected as direct results of his active duty service. The claims for secondary service connection were not granted.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and may not be presumed to be of service onset. The evidence did not establish a relationship between her service-connected PTSD and her current diagnosis of hypertension.

The Board found that the veteran does not have hypertension or heart disability that is attributable to his active military service. The Board also determined that he does not have residuals of dental trauma for VA compensation purposes.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The RO granted a 10 percent evaluation for cluster headaches and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, but did not grant any additional evaluations or establish service connection for other conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence linking the veteran's current hypertension or back condition to his military service, including periods of active duty and National Guard service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or aggravate his diagnosed hypertension and coronary artery disease, thus denying both secondary service connection claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran withdrew his appeal for entitlement to service connection for loss of vision. The claims for hypertension and skin disability were denied as they are not shown to be related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, left knee osteoarthritis, foot/toe disorders, sinus disorders, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, dyslipidemia, hypokalemia, insomnia, and hyperuricemia. The appeals are all denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and the veteran's service.

The Board found that the veteran did not have residuals of a left foot injury or hypertension that were incurred in service and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a left knee disability or hypertension that is service-connected. The mitral valve prolapse condition, while currently diagnosed, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service for hypothyroidism, hypertension, or pulmonary embolus. The veteran's conditions were not shown to be directly related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's renal failure is not related to his military service and denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's claim for TDIU was denied in July 1992 due to lack of evidence showing an increase in disability during the one year period preceding March 22, 2003. The RO found that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral vascular disease, all to include as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DM-II). The remaining issues are REMANDED.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a failure to obtain relevant medical records from the veteran's post-service hospital stay.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and an increased disability rating for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence supporting these claims.

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding that none of the claimed conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied service connection for heart disorder and hypertension, skin disability to include skin rashes, and gastrointestinal disability (irritable bowel syndrome) as they were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted reopening of the claim for service connection for low back injury residuals and remanded it for further development. The hypertension claim remains denied.