Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2009

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred therein. The preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that his service-connected diabetes mellitus caused or aggravated his hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current heart disorders, including coronary artery disease and hypertension, are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. As such, the claim for secondary service connection is granted.

The Board has denied the reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and residuals of frostbite of the feet, finding that new and material evidence was not received to reopen either claim. The issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension and a gastrointestinal disability. He also claims compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for his left wrist disability.,The Veteran is seeking to establish service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, which he alleges was caused by contaminated water during his military service. He also seeks compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for his left wrist disability.,The Veteran claims that his current hypertension and gastrointestinal disability are related to his active service. He also contends that his left wrist disability is due to a misdiagnosis by VA, which delayed treatment.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted. Service connection for duodenal ulcer and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that new and material evidence was not received.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the Veteran's request for a video conference hearing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating as she is still able to perform substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional records from Fort Campbell Hospital in Kentucky. The appellant's claims for service connection for sinusitis and atherosclerotic heart disease with hypertension are pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred due to service. The examiner opined that the hypertension is less likely related to military service or any of the service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the extremities was denied. The Veteran received a 70% rating for PTSD from March 23, 2005 to October 19, 2006.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is related to his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder other than senile cataracts and hypertension, as well as an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not support the presence of these conditions in service or due to service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Board has granted service connection for psoriasis but denied service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's nervous disorder claim is remanded.

The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is found to be aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability. His hypertension, however, was not incurred or aggravated in active service and is unrelated to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities from January 2, 2004, to March 3, 2005, and from December 1, 2005, to September 1, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of such conditions being related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of chronic fatigue syndrome, memory loss, or hypertension during service or within one year post-service. The appellant's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.