Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2006

The Board has denied the claim for an increased evaluation for hypertension, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, finding that these conditions are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service, and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance due to her inability to require regular aid and assistance, as defined by VA regulations.

The Board determined that the veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension were not incurred in service or due to herbicide exposure. The claims for service connection were denied.

The VA has determined that the appellant's hypertension is not related to his service, including as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found no evidence of service-connected disabilities that caused or contributed to the veteran's death. The cause of death was attributed to congestive heart failure, hypertension, and renal insufficiency.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within one year thereafter, and is not otherwise related to such service. Therefore, service connection for hypertension was denied.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected hypertension, as the medical evidence does not support meeting the criteria for any higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic code.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a separate compensable rating for hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not consistently reflect diastolic pressure of predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure of predominantly 160 or more. The condition is therefore rated as part of the service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension and skin rash were not incurred or aggravated by service, nor could they be presumed to have been incurred in service. The claims for service connection were therefore denied.

The Board denied service connection for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and a gastrointestinal disorder (double hernia) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and did not grant an increased rating for the veteran's post-operative chondromalacia of the left knee. The veteran was awarded a 20% disability rating for his left knee condition, but this decision is now being reviewed.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hypertension, tension headaches, cervical and lumbar strains, toenail fungus, neuropathy, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a finger disability, were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking any dental condition to a vital organ or other vital body function and no evidence that any disease or injury in service caused or contributed materially to cause his death.

The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection for any of his claimed conditions, as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to active service.

The veteran's hypertension is rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of claim. The Board found no evidence to support service connection for a bilateral ankle condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, numbness of the hands and feet, and blurred vision due to exposure to Agent Orange in service. The appeal was dismissed as there is no reasonable possibility that any further efforts could substantiate his claim.