Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2011

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not due to a service connected disability, including his psychiatric disorder. The claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic allergies, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection based on either direct or presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and PTSD due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service stressor or a link between current symptoms and the claimed events. The Veteran's testimony about his experiences was found not credible, and there is no clear and convincing evidence to rebut it.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a right shoulder disorder, hypertension, and heart disorder. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional development regarding these claims.,The Veteran also seeks increased ratings for his PTSD with depressive disorder and neck disorders.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran currently experiences hypertension which may be attributed to active service.

The Veteran's hypertension was diagnosed during a period of active duty and is considered service-connected.,The Veteran's HIV was not incurred or aggravated by a period of active duty, and thus is not service-connected.

The Veteran's sinus disorder is found to be related to his service, and he is granted service connection. The status of the initial evaluations for CAD with stent placement and hypertension remains unclear.

The Veteran's hypertension and kidney disability are not found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, thus denying the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's spouse is eligible for CHAMPVA benefits as of March 31, 2009, due to the Veteran being permanently and totally disabled from service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are all service-connected.,These conditions were diagnosed during or shortly after active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeals were withdrawn prior to a decision.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have hypertension or migraines that are related to his military service and thus denies both claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to his service-connected migraine headaches. The claim for secondary service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on aid and attendance of another person is granted, as he meets the criteria for housebound status due to his age and multiple non-service connected disabilities rated at least 60 percent combined.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension during service or within one year post-service, and the Veteran's contentions were not supported by medical evidence. The claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and PTSD, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other conditions that would warrant presumptive service connection. The Veteran was not granted an increased rating for his PTSD.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the Veteran's hypertension and cardiac disability, including mitral regurgitation and abnormal stress test results. The case will be remanded for further development.