Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2007

The veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that there is not a medical relationship between the veteran's heart disability and hypertension, as claimed secondary to service-connected PTSD. The VA examiner found no likely connection.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for right ear hearing loss due to new evidence. The claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, and residuals of a laceration of the left thumb are remanded for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, as well as his claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy. The evidence did not establish a direct link between active service and these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, narcolepsy, hypertension, ocular hypertension (claimed as glaucoma), a left below-the-knee amputation, and peripheral neuropathy. The veteran's leg ulcers secondary to diabetes mellitus claim was withdrawn.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension or bronchitis in service and denied the veteran's claims for service connection as there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder, and a skin disorder. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for hypertension and GERD secondary to PTSD were denied by the RO.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disorder and hypertension, as well as the secondary service connection claim for hypertension. The veteran's claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VCAA notifications and the need for additional VA examination.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal, and thus the case is dismissed.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the claims are no longer before the Board.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a sinus condition, and PTSD due to incomplete information and evidence. The RO is instructed to verify any claimed stressors and obtain all relevant VA medical records.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his hypertension is denied as the medical evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus (based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange), and hypertension. Service connection for coronary artery disease is denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which was claimed as secondary to their service-connected PTSD, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased rating of anxiety disorder and service connection for hypertension. The Board is dismissing these claims.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have a kidney disability with hypertension related to his military service, including as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The hearing loss is found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service.

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