Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not begin in service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, PTSD as well as presumed in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused or substantially contributed to by any service-connected disability, as his cause of death was due to chronic edema/venous stasis and immobility from arthritis. The service-connected disabilities did not play a material role in causing his death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension due to additional development being required.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the remaining claims, including heart conditions other than ischemic heart disease (IHD), erectile dysfunction, and COPD secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and need for additional examinations.,The Veteran seeks service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss, which are conceded by VA. He also seeks service connection for pneumonia residuals, digestive disability (claimed as food poisoning), hypertension, and sleep apnea.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for pneumonia residuals, which may be related to exposure to Agent Orange. He also seeks service connection for a digestive disability (food poisoning) that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange, and for hypertension and sleep apnea that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of pneumonia, which may be related to exposure to Agent Orange. He also seeks service connection for a digestive disability (food poisoning) that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange, and for hypertension and sleep apnea that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which may be related to exposure to Agent Orange. He also seeks service connection for a digestive disability (food poisoning) that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange, and for sleep apnea that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for sleep apnea, which may be related to exposure to Agent Orange. He also seeks service connection for a digestive disability (food poisoning) that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange, and for hypertension that may be secondary to PTSD and/or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by her active duty military service, and did not develop within one year of her separation from service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including whether it is related to service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current hypertension, thrombocytopenia, and anxiety to service. The claims for these conditions were therefore denied.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is therefore REMANDED.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were incurred during active military service, resulting in the grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims and that there was no relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coarctation of the aorta, adult type, is service-connected. The other heart conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an eye disability (including cataracts) as there is no evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his verified periods of active duty service in the 1950s. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have any confirmed period of Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA).

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not present during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability. The claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from being able to avoid the hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment without assistance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral eye disorder, and right ring finger degenerative joint disease with osteochondroma, status post fracture and surgery were denied. The claim for hypertension was rated as noncompensably disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and pulmonary problems. The Veteran's hypertension is found to be related to his service-connected anxiety disorder, while he does not have diagnosed conditions of bilateral hearing loss or pulmonary problems.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as secondary to PTSD. The Board granted a 70% rating for PTSD, effective December 20, 2004, and granted TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities. The claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability with high blood pressure was previously denied in May 2011, but new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim. The Veteran is granted an increased rating of 100 percent for his major depressive disorder.,The Veteran is also granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.