Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2008

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for an examination regarding COPD.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he is not bedridden, does not require regular aid and attendance, and is not substantially confined to his house.

The appeal is remanded for proper VCAA notification and development of the claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic hypertension, a chronic renal disorder to include end-stage renal disease, an eye disorder, and a chronic psychiatric disability have been granted.

The veteran's hypertension is not shown to be more than 10 percent disabling, and a higher rating is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause his death, nor contribute substantially or materially to cause his death.

The VA determined that the veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and an additional etiological opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional evidence, including a VA examination for hearing loss.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, an eye disability, end stage renal disease, and hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to by, a disability incurred in or aggravated by active duty service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of medical records and further review.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a kidney condition or diabetic renal insufficiency, and his impotency is not service-connected.,Service connection for hypertension, heart condition, and eye conditions are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, cervical spine disability, or lumbar spine disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension required emergency treatment on February 3, 2005 due to acute symptoms of high blood pressure and heart rate. The VA facility was not feasibly available at the time, thus meeting the criteria for payment or reimbursement.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, dyslipidemia claimed as a heart condition, and right ankle disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not related to his active military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and PTSD, and did not assign a disability rating for the right eye corneal scar as it was found to be noncompensable.