Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2008

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic headaches with complaints of dizziness.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the veteran's hypertension had its onset during service.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension, initially diagnosed years after service, is not etiologically related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and the Board finds that the appellant does not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for further development, including a VA examination to determine if his current heart disease is related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for hypertension and heart disease due to additional development needed, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to a need for clarification on the relationship between any current leg disability and service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins, peripheral vascular disease, right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and left ear hearing loss. The Board found no current disability for VA compensation purposes in these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension, effective from the date of the decision. The veteran's asthma continues to warrant a 60 percent disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension as secondary to the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for both bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding that the veteran did not have a current disability during service or within one year of separation. The examiner opined that his current hearing loss is less likely related to military noise exposure and his current hypertension is less likely caused by diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he does not require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect himself from hazards in his daily environment.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the appellant's need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and hypertension, finding that the veteran engaged in combat with the enemy during his Vietnam service. The hypertension is presumed to be related to diabetes mellitus, which is also service-connected.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred during active military service and is not linked to a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's GERD, heart disease, and hypertension are not secondary to his service-connected PTSD or diabetes.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD and/or Agent Orange exposure was dismissed as he did not file a timely Substantive Appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of hypertension, side disability, or bilateral leg disability that is related to his active service. The claim for service connection is denied.