Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2008

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD, effective from the date of the decision. The veteran's hypertension is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's cause of death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or etiological links between the veteran's claimed conditions and his active service, leading to a denial of all claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, diabetes, and psychiatric condition are not related to her service.,She did not provide new evidence sufficient to reopen her claim for thoracolumbar scoliosis.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation for his hypertension, as evidenced by prescribed medication and documented instances of diastolic pressure at or above 90. The next higher rating requires predominantly 110 diastolic pressure or predominantly 200 systolic pressure, which is not met.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues, leading to the dismissal of these cases.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, nor may it be presumed to have been so incurred. The claim for service connection for headaches remains pending as new and material evidence has not yet been received.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, finding that these conditions are not related to his military service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, brain tumor, and hypertension as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and the veteran's active duty.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and he has service connection for hypertension and tinnitus. The right ankle disability claim was not addressed due to the veteran's prior disapproval.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a thyroid disorder, headaches, memory loss, and hypertension to include as due to an undiagnosed illness. The issues of service connection for an upper respiratory condition, immune system deficiency, allergic reaction secondary to an immune system deficiency, and skin disability have also been denied.

The Board granted the veteran's claims for reopening his hypertension claim and service connection for PTSD and SLE, but denied his increased evaluation for defective hearing in the left ear.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, singly or in combination, precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment during the periods specified.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion. The veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension and renal insufficiency secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The VA determined that the veteran's hypertension is not related to his service or caused by a service-connected condition, including diabetes mellitus. The Board found no evidence supporting the claim and thus denied it.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension with bradycardia and syncope, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service or herbicide exposure.

The veteran's twisted ankle, low back disability, and right knee disability are not service-connected as they do not have a direct link to his military service.,Service connection for hypertension is denied because the condition existed prior to service and there is no evidence of aggravation during service. The current diagnosis is considered preexisting.,The heart condition is also denied as secondary to hypertension, with the earliest indication being 18 years after service discharge.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of verified stressor events and denied secondary service connection for hypertension as it was not shown to be related to diabetes mellitus.

The Board found no causal relationship between the veteran's service-connected disabilities and his cause of death, which was sudden cardiac death due to hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore, service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and heart disability. The evidence did not show exposure to herbicides in Okinawa or any other location where Agent Orange was used. There is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.