Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension and right little finger fracture were evaluated, but the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board found that the appellant's character of discharge for his period from March 1960 to September 1963 was dishonorable, and thus he is not entitled to VA benefits based on this service. The remaining claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active duty training.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that any of the claimed conditions were related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.,The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that any of the claimed conditions were related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as well as her claim for nonservice-connected death pension due to her income exceeding the maximum allowable rate.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's conditions, including diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, renal disability, hypertension, and presbycusis, are not service connected. The evidence does not support a finding of direct or presumptive service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further development and examination. The claim will be reconsidered after the additional development.

The Board has found that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, fibromyalgia, thyroid disability, gastrointestinal disability, upper respiratory disability (sinusitis and allergic rhinitis), skin disorder, and hysterectomy are related to service. As such, these claims have been granted.,The Board has also found that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, fibromyalgia, thyroid disability, gastrointestinal disability, upper respiratory disability (sinusitis and allergic rhinitis), skin disorder, and hysterectomy are related to service. As such, these claims have been granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not sustained during service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service, and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities or medications.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an eye disability, finding that there was no evidence of onset during or within one year after active service, and that the conditions were not related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for inguinal hernia, finding that the condition manifested from an injury incurred during a period of INACDUTRA. The Veteran's hypertension and knee disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated during service and is not otherwise related to service. The Board also found no evidence of a causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD/MDD and his hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, render him unable to obtain and retain employment, even sedentary employment. TDIU is granted on an extraschedular basis.

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

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

The Board found that the Veteran's current hypertension was not manifested during his active military service or for many years thereafter, is not shown to be causally related to his active military service, and is not shown to be caused by or permanently made worse by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing its onset during or within one year after service. The Board finds the VA examiner's opinion more persuasive regarding the type and timing of his diabetes.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities. However, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.