Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Board found that the cause of death (ischemic heart disease) was not related to service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, bilateral hammertoe deformity with bunions and blisters, hypertension, and circulatory problems of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a search of the Veteran's service records and exposure to chemical and biological agents at Dugway Proving Grounds. Additional medical opinions are also needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and denied the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which is secondary to a service-connected disability (diabetes), has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic venous hypertension did not begin during service and denied her claim for service connection. The ovarian cancer issue is pending further examination and opinion.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which he claims is related to his service-connected major depressive disorder. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding no current evidence of these conditions. The claim for hypertension was not substantiated as there is no current competent medical evidence establishing the Veteran currently has this disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or substantially contribute to his death. The primary cause of death was right kidney rupture with hemorrhage, due to adult cystic disease and end stage renal disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to his posttraumatic stress disorder or other psychiatric disorders, is being remanded due to outstanding medical evidence and the need for a new VA opinion on whether his PTSD chronically aggravated his hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and denied aid and attendance or housebound benefits for the appellant. The conditions were not found to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and pes planus are related to his military service. The Veteran's hypertension was aggravated by service due to medication discontinuation. His bilateral hearing loss is presumed to have existed prior to service but increased in severity during service. His pes planus did not exist prior to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The Veteran's hypertension has been rated at 10 percent since the beginning of the appeal period, with no evidence of diastolic pressure being predominantly 110 or more or systolic pressure being predominantly 200 or more.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinusitis and headaches are related to his service-connected asthma.,Service connection for hypertension is not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's hypertension was not diagnosed during service or within one year of separation, and there is no competent evidence linking the condition to military service. The Board finds that service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected, while his duodenal ulcer is currently rated at 20%.

The Veteran's tuberculosis peritonitis, hypertension, and skin condition are being remanded for additional development as requested by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review, including VA manual-mandated development regarding asbestos exposure. The DIC claim will be readjudicated based on whether service connection can be established for the cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.