Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for proper issuance of a Statement of the Case and to provide him an opportunity to perfect his appeal. The case will be returned to the Board after any necessary development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis/arthritis (OA), gastrointestinal disorders with nausea and heartburn, hypertension, cervical spine discogenic disease at C6-C7, C7-T1 and spondylosis, and a right foot disability (calcaneal spurs) as secondary to her service-connected costochondritis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the appellant's service-connected PTSD and/or diabetes mellitus, type II, caused or aggravated his hypertension. The RO must obtain a clarifying opinion from the examiner who conducted the January 2009 VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction was denied as his erectile dysfunction did not result in penile deformity, and therefore, no compensable rating could be assigned.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a cardiovascular disorder. The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by service, while his cardiovascular disorder is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a herniated nucleus pulposus, claimed as back problems. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, as secondary to his service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Board determined that the declaration of forfeiture of eligibility for VA benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 6103(a) against the Veteran was not proper, and thus the Veteran's appeal to remain eligible for VA benefits is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disability as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence supporting such a link.

The Veteran's appeal regarding increased ratings for service-connected diabetes mellitus and hypertension was dismissed as he did not file a timely substantive appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence linking the Veteran's hypertension or renal insufficiency to his active duty service, and specifically finds that these conditions are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. As such, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the initial evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the creative organ, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease with hypertension, and service connection for diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a skin disability, hypertension, heart disability, and cerebrovascular disability have all been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during his active duty or any link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, GERD, and hearing loss were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for congenital valvular heart disease and a compensable evaluation for hypertension, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing conditions or aggravation during service.