Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2007

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to his death.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of service connection for hypertension, depression, headaches as secondary to hypertension, panic attacks as secondary to hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II (DMII).

The veteran's hypertension and chronic renal insufficiency with dialysis are service connected as secondary to in-service hypertension. The positive TB test is not considered a disability for VA purposes, and allergic conjunctivitis, left shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinea cruris were acute and transitory conditions that resolved without residual disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing before the Cleveland VARO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development and hearing.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of chronic high blood pressure in service and noting that the diagnosis of hypertension did not occur until approximately 5 years after separation from service.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or contributed to by any service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary hypertension, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition and thus denying his appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining National Guard service medical records and personnel records from 1991 to 1994, as well as any private medical records from St. Thomas Hospital.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension, surgical removal of colon, and severe stomach ulcer (duodenal ulcer disease) were not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's hypertension was presumed to have been incurred within one year of separation from service and is currently rated at the minimum compensable level.

The Board denied the reopening of the claims for service connection for hypertension and heart disease, finding that the new evidence was cumulative and not sufficient to raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and an increased rating for his right meniscus tear with degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee. The new and material claim for hypertension was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and hypertension with coronary artery disease as secondary to PTSD due to insufficient evidence of an in-service stressor. The veteran's claims were not supported by credible supporting evidence.

The Board has granted the reopening of the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, but denied the claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and hearing loss due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no medical evidence linking the condition to his military service or to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension, seizure disorder, or stroke during service or for many years thereafter. The veteran's claims were denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.