Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension, which is currently managed with medication and has been diagnosed for several years, results in diastolic blood pressure readings predominantly at or near 100. The Board has determined that an initial 10 percent rating is warranted based on the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for additional left knee disabilities as a result of VA surgery performed in April 1993, and is considering other service connection claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction were not incurred or aggravated during service, and there is no evidence of a nexus to his service-connected disabilities. As such, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hypertension did not begin during service and was not caused by any incident of service, including exposure to herbicides. The preponderance of evidence indicates that the Veteran's hypertension began years after his active military service and is not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded the claim for low back disability to the AOJ.

The Veteran's hypertension requires continuous medication and has resulted in diastolic pressure of 100 or more, but not at the level to warrant a higher rating.,The issue of entitlement to a temporary total evaluation because of treatment requiring convalescence for service-connected CVA is dismissed as moot due to the assignment of a 100% rating from October 7, 2008, through March 31, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred during his honorable service and denied the claim.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that PTSD did not contribute to or cause his death.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus did not cause or aggravate his high blood pressure and heart arrhythmia, characterized as atrial fibrillation.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertensive cardiovascular disease and hypertension render him unemployable as of May 27, 2011.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, resulting in a combined disability rating of 80 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be related to his active service or a service-connected disability, and the Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his active service and/or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CAD is granted. The other issues are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disability and hypertension are found to be due to herbicide exposure in Korea, and the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension, secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II and granted service connection on an aggravation basis.