Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2007

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including prostate disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD), gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension, skin condition, and hearing loss disability have all been denied. The veteran requested withdrawal of the claim for prostate disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and therefore denied both the claim for cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under section 1318.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and major depressive disorder, and for hypertension, to include as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen any of the veteran's previously denied claims for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as his diastolic blood pressure is not predominantly 100mm or more, nor systolic blood pressure is not predominantly 160mm or more.,The veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer disability picture is shown to be asymptomatic or otherwise manifested by recurrent symptoms once or twice a year or worse.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to issues related to reopening service connection for peripheral neuropathy, heart disease, and a lung disorder. The claims are pending further development.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, all related to Agent Orange exposure. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or a link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was incurred in service or is present due to a presumption, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension, infertility, and right eye disability are not related to service or a service-connected condition.,Specifically, the evidence did not show any manifestations of these conditions during active duty. The VA examinations indicated that the veteran's current conditions were due to refractive errors rather than service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the veteran's heart disability, hypertension, and coronary artery disease are related to his service or any other factors. The RO should provide the veteran with new laws and regulations pertinent to his claim.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, PTSD, and hepatitis C as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, cardiomyopathy, chronic renal insufficiency, and CVA are not etiologically related to his service-connected ulcerative colitis.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and degenerative joint disease of the knees. The appeals are based on a back disability that was not initially diagnosed until years after service.,No new evidence has been received to reopen the claim for a back disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, and pedal edema/hypertension due to asbestos exposure. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a temporary total rating beyond September 30, 2002. She is also no longer eligible for special monthly compensation due to her reduced disability rating and lack of permanent housebound status. The effective date for TDIU remains October 1, 2002.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected conditions, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and hypothyroidism. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service or any other service-connected condition.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and denied service connection for cardiomyopathy, arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, peptic ulcer disease, and obstructive sleep apnea. The cause of the veteran's death was found to be due to or as a consequence of hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial rating for a right knee disability prior to the Board's decision. The claims of service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease are being remanded for further clarification.