Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating at any point during the appeal period, as his blood pressure readings were consistently below the threshold required for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to heart disease, arthritis of multiple joints, hypertension, fever blisters, vision disorder, and kidney disorder (including hematuria).

The Veteran's hypertension is currently evaluated at a 10 percent disability rating. The evidence does not show that his systolic or diastolic pressure has consistently reached the levels required for an increased evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, a bilateral knee condition, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low back pain, and migraine headaches, have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrences that would support the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and degenerative disc disease have been denied as there is no credible evidence showing a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease and hypertension as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current cardiovascular and lung disabilities and his military service, including any claimed exposures. The claims were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a VA examination and opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his request to withdraw the claims for benign prostatic hypertrophy, atypical chest pain, and hypertension. The only remaining issue is the claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum evaluation authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for right knee disability, gout, and hypertension. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as hypertension, secondary to type 2 diabetes mellitus, are denied. The VA examiner found no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly pension are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional records, including SSA disability determination and personnel file. A VA examination is also required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleeping problems, hypertension, bronchitis, COPD, and intestine problems are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and hypertension were denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year following separation from service.

The Veteran's death was found to be due to ischemic heart disease, specifically coronary artery disease. The Board granted service connection for this condition as the result of exposure to herbicides for purposes of accrued benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, residuals of a low back injury, and right elbow disability due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran did not submit any new or material evidence that would allow his previously denied claims for these conditions to be reopened.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, is being remanded for additional development and examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully consider the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, including obtaining VA treatment records and ensuring proper notice.