Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service or exposure to herbicides, and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct link between his military service and current hypertension. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to establish a secondary relationship with his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including consideration of new VA medical records and a December 2010 VA examination report. The claim will be readjudicated with these additional evidentiary factors.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not arise during service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected conditions, specifically atherosclerotic coronary artery disease and ischemic cardiomyopathy. The Board finds that these conditions did not contribute substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a left total knee replacement and found that hypertension does not warrant an increased rating. The Veteran's claim for cerebrovascular accident residuals was denied as there are no ascertainable residuals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue of whether this condition is secondary to his service-connected PTSD remains under consideration.,The Veteran's hypertension claim is being remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, residuals of a stroke, and kidney failure. The evidence did not show that these conditions were related to active service or any period of ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, migraine headaches, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, and rashes were not incurred or aggravated by her military service.

For the period from June 29, 2004 through January 10, 2007, the Veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms including suicidal ideation and depression. The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,From January 11, 2007 onwards, the Veteran's PTSD was characterized by more severe symptoms such as sleep disturbances, intrusive memories of service, and avoidance of stimuli that triggered thoughts of Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and the Board finds that he is not entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need to determine if the Veteran was in combat status during his service. The authenticity of lay affidavits submitted by former service mates is also under review.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development of records and medical evidence, including SSA benefits records and VA treatment records from the Veteran's period of active duty and Reserve service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and assigned an initial noncompensable rating, but the Veteran's hypertension is currently controlled with medication.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for an automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only.