Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2006

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a cerebrovascular accident with residual weakness of the right upper extremity, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension first manifested in service. The claim for a left eye disability remains denied as there is no currently diagnosed condition. The right eye disability claim is pending and requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's diagnosed hypertension, which is considered a direct service connection issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding whether the veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension did not have its onset during service or within a year of separation, and is not related to his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from hypertension or coronary artery disease, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for hypertension, finding that his diastolic pressure was predominantly less than 120 and thus not warranting a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, right otitis media, or bilateral eustachian tube dysfunction related to service. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding no evidence of such conditions during or immediately following service.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, asthma, and hypertension (claimed as a heart condition) due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by the veteran's period of active service.

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of a current disability related to the veteran's period of service. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a travel Board hearing and proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen a previously denied claim.

The VA denied a compensable evaluation for hypertension as the medical evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The veteran's heart disease and hypertension are still under consideration.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease and hypertension, as well as a skin disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, status post L5-S1 laminectomy, and post-traumatic arthritis of the left shoulder. The veteran's hypertension was not found to meet criteria warranting a compensable rating. For his status post L5-S1 laminectomy, the RO had assigned a 20 percent evaluation based on recurring attacks of moderate intervertebral disc syndrome with resolution in favor of the veteran. However, the Board determined that this evaluation did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under current regulations. The claim for post-traumatic arthritis of the left shoulder was also denied as there were no findings meeting the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and cerebrovascular accident are not service-connected as they were not incurred during or due to his military service. The diabetes mellitus is currently evaluated at 20 percent.