Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2010

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have had its onset in service. The VA examiner concluded it is less likely than not that the Veteran's PTSD permanently aggravated his hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea versicolor has been found to be the primary cause of his acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression. His right wrist fracture is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service, and the Board finds that it is not related to his diabetes mellitus. Therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, tinnitus, hypertension, and dental trauma were denied as there is insufficient evidence to support the diagnoses or a causal relationship between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The Board also noted that the claim seeking service connection for elevated liver enzymes was not properly addressed due to a lack of proper notification.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and is denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an autopsy report and arranging for a VA cardiology specialist to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected hypertension or medications contributed to his fall and death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus and a prior effective date for service connection, finding that his diabetes did not require regulation of activities. The claim for hypertension was remanded.

The Veteran's claims for posttraumatic stress disorder, Type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension were denied as there is no evidence of their onset during service or connection to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC based on a new and material evidence finding, but found that she is not entitled to SMP due to her inability to require regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not meet the schedular criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension requires continuous control with antihypertensive medications, and has been manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly less than 100, and systolic pressure predominantly less than 160. The criteria for a compensable disability rating have not been met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of his kidney disability and hypertension. The Veteran served in active duty from July 1967 to June 1969, during which he was struck by lightning.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's schedular guidelines.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, renal disability, cardiac disability, and low back disability as secondary to his service-connected histoplasmosis of the lung.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.