Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2009

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, hepatitis C, and defective vision are being remanded for additional development.

The veteran's meningioma and associated residuals, as well as hypertension, were granted service connection based on the evidence supporting a direct link to her military service.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were not found to warrant ratings in excess of those currently assigned.

The Board denied service connection for a left hip disorder and hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that either condition was incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor were they related to any service-connected disability.

The veteran's discharge from his period of service was under dishonorable conditions, and he is barred from VA compensation benefits for that period. The claims for service connection for various disabilities were denied as there is no evidence to support a direct link between the claimed conditions and his active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, nephrolithiasis (claimed as diabetic nephropathy), and amputation of little toe, right foot, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it was not shown to be causally related to the veteran's active military service and did not manifest within one year of separation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, hypertension, migraines, a heart disorder, asthma, defective vision, or a bilateral lung disorder related to service.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new examination to resolve inconsistencies in the veteran's history and obtain updated medical records.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, while severe, do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection claims related to bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, essential hypertension with coronary stenosis, neuropathy, left ankle arthritis, right ankle arthritis, left wrist arthritis, left foot arthritis, right foot arthritis, arthritis of the back, left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, headaches, and loss of part of the stomach and large intestines.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder and hypertension, but granted the claim to reopen for a low back disorder. The veteran's right knee condition was not related to his military service, while new evidence suggested a possible link between his current low back condition and his military service.

The appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling the veteran for a Board hearing.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including Type II Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, chronic sinusitis, a skin condition, osteoarthritis of the left shoulder, thumbs, and knees, diverticulosis, and hiatal hernia and GERD, as none were found to be related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence and schedule the veteran for VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and hypertension, as there was no competent evidence of these conditions in service or within a year of discharge.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension as there was no evidence of a nexus to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and chronic heart disease, finding no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year of discharge, and no competent medical evidence linking them to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, but granted service connection for a low back disorder.