Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2009

The veteran's hypertension, colon polyps, scalp lipomas, asthma, and loss of use of a creative organ were not related to service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are remanded to obtain additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, left ankle fracture, and left thumb injury. The appeal was granted for tinnitus as it was found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service. Service connection was denied for hypertension and right knee disorder.

The appeal was denied as new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for asthma was not received, but service connection for hypertension was granted.

The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disease, to include hypertension, as the condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to increased evaluations.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial disability rating for hypertension were denied as the evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for defective vision, blood in urine, and hypertension were denied. The veteran was also denied increased ratings for bilateral varicose veins, low back strain, right fifth metacarpal fracture, left inguinal herniorraphy, and bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II and hypertension were reopened based on new evidence. Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition, hypertension, blackout spells, and Hepatitis C. The veteran was also denied a compensable evaluation for otitis media of the left ear.

The veteran's service-connected prostatitis, bladder outlet obstruction is rated at 20 percent. No other conditions were granted a higher rating.

The appeal for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, high blood pressure and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet was remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, and service connection for hypertension and bilateral leg disorder were denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for lung disease, heart condition, and hypertension are being remanded to obtain additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, but denied service connection for varicose veins and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and heart disease, as these conditions were not shown to be related to the veteran's active duty or his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for heart disability and hypertension, but denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and urticaria.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a liver condition was denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition. The claim for hypertension will be remanded to obtain employment medical records from 1973 and 1974.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as there was no evidence of the condition in service, and no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability.