Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA and SSA records, scheduling a psychiatric examination, and providing an opinion on the etiology of various conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn in its entirety.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic pharyngitis, erectile dysfunction, allergic conjunctivitis, back disability, headaches, left shoulder and elbow disabilities, enlarged heart with chest pain and abnormal EKG, hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, and hyperthyroidism. The reasons were that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's valvular heart disease and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against these claims.,For the remaining issues, the decision will be provided separately.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for new and material evidence to reopen the stroke, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy claims was granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it did not meet the requirements for filing an appeal, specifically due to the Veteran not submitting a VA Form 21-0958 within one year of the April 2015 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal, kidney condition (nephropathy), heart disorder, and right arm disorder are not service connected due to lack of evidence showing their onset during or within one year after service. The hypertension claim is also denied as it did not manifest within a year of discharge.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been granted, with the exception of his claim for service connection for a muscle cramp disability over the flank region. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability.,Service-connected disabilities did not cause the Veteran to be in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound before his death.

The Veteran's hypertension is service-connected as a result of the current diagnosis. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have dizziness and fainting due to military service, but rather these symptoms are associated with his diagnosed cardiac disorder.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that no new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at the maximum available under Code 8100, resulting in a 50% disability rating.,The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues on appeal, including his claims for service connection for a back disability, COPD, and hypertension. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review these matters as the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol and hypertension, but granted a compensable rating (10%) for residuals of a right medial sesamoid fracture with an effective date of June 15, 2006. The claimant's request for a higher rating was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions, including whether they are related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold for higher ratings. The issue regarding vascular headaches is remanded due to the need for an appropriate VA examination.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for additional examinations and consideration of his service connection requests. The issues include gout, arthritis of the shoulders, arthritis of the knees, and secondary service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since November 1, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.