Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2009

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic hypertension, a panic disorder, and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of Dupuytren's contracture surgery due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions or their causation by VA treatment.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for Graves' disease, hypertension, hoarseness and chronic abdominal pain as there was no evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by her period of active duty for training.

The appellant's service-connected hypertension and right knee genu varus do not meet the criteria for higher initial ratings, and he is not entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU, and his service-connected disabilities are not of such severity as to preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's current and past hypertension is characterized by systolic blood pressure of predominantly less than 160 and diastolic blood pressure of predominantly less than 100, which does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it was not aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran was granted a 60 percent rating for CAD, status post bypass surgery associated with hypertension effective December 19, 2003.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and posttraumatic stress disorder were denied as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or that the conditions were related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension was denied as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hypertension as there was no current diagnosis of PTSD, and no evidence linking hypertension to service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, heart problems and hypertension, circulation problems affecting the right side and legs, erectile dysfunction, and eye problems as they were not shown to be related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or a direct link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence was against service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, kidney disease, liver disease, and hypertension for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board found no evidence to support the claim that the appellant's hypertension was incurred or aggravated during any period of active duty for training with the National Guard, and denied service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension as they were not incurred in or aggravated by the Veteran's military service.

The claim for service connection for hypertension claimed as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2 is being remanded for further development.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and cardiovascular disability were not related to his service, as there was no evidence of such conditions during or shortly after service.

The Board denied service connection for depression, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as they were not shown to be etiologically related to the Veteran's service-connected right hip and knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pleural plaques due to asbestos exposure, but denied service connection for hypertension.