Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating available under DC 7101. The Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right inguinal hernia, hypertension, and respiratory disability (claimed as pulmonary tuberculosis or positive Mantoux /purified protein derivative (PPD) test), finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board determined that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, left knee disability, or hypertension due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active duty.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at a 10 percent disability rating effective December 16, 2012. Prior to this date, the condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent effective October 27, 2008. The appeal for a higher rating remains pending.,There is no evidence of kidney disease or hypertension during service or within one year post-service. Neither condition is linked to service-connected conditions and there is insufficient evidence to establish a connection with depleted uranium exposure.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis with COPD, now including pulmonary hypertension, is rated at the maximum (100%) under DC 6600.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding no evidence to support these claims. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened but not granted as there is no clear evidence that any current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for retinopathy, asthma, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records and private medical records for his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's chest pain, high blood pressure, rectal pain with black stools and taste of blood, weight loss, hernia (including weak stomach), liver damage, fatigue, weakness, sleepiness, and blood loss were not found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right great toe.,However, in resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran, it was determined that his blood loss (anemia) was aggravated by his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right great toe.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and is not proximately due to a service-connected disability.

The Board finds the Veteran's current headache condition is likely secondary to his service-connected hypertension and grants service connection for headaches as secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension has not manifested with diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the initial rating period. Therefore, she is not entitled to a compensable rating for her service-connected hypertension.

The Board finds that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The issue of service connection for hypertension as a complication of diabetes mellitus and cervical spine disability on a primary and/or secondary basis are addressed, with evidence indicating equipoise in some areas.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA records, scheduling a VA examination, and issuing a statement of the case on his claims.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, low back disorder, skin disorder affecting the face and body, sinus disorder, memory loss disability (claimed as dementia), and joint aches (also described as fibromyalgia).

The case is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and peptic ulcer disease (PUD) as there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board or videoconference hearing due to the need for review of his claims file by his representative.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and is not proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for hypertension was denied.