Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2007

The Board found that the veteran's heart disease was not caused or contributed to by his service-connected conditions, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tooth and gum disease, cardiovascular disability, and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus due to a lack of competent evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus warrants a 40 percent rating, as it requires insulin and a restricted diet with regulation of activities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and increased evaluations for dermatitis of the scalp, inguinal region, and thighs, as well as gunshot wound residuals of the right hand due to the veteran's failure to report for VA examinations.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless that he requires regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a new examination to address osteoarthritis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The veteran died of a stab wound to the chest and did not have any service-connected disabilities at the time of his death. The appellant does not meet the eligibility criteria for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, headaches, hypertension, and dizziness have been denied as the new evidence does not provide sufficient information to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty and is not etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension, paroxysmal atrial/auricular fibrillation/tachycardia, and deterioration of the left ventricle were all incurred in service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gout, residuals of myocardial infarction with hypertension and headaches, right knee disability, left knee disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The decision also denied a compensable evaluation for molluscum contagiosum.

The Board found that the veteran's atherosclerotic heart disease and hypertension are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus denied the claims for direct service connection.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's left ankle contusion, effective February 3, 2006. The condition is characterized by daily pain, weakness, and stiffness with occasional swelling and giving way.

The Board has determined that service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is not warranted as there was no evidence demonstrating cardiovascular disease during or within one year after active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and degenerative arthritis of the knees, legs, and hips as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for hypertension were denied. The claim for a total evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also denied as the combined rating of his service-connected conditions (migraine headaches and hypertension) is less than 70%.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cardiovascular disease, to include hypertension, finding that there was no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.