Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board finds that service connection for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is warranted, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations. The Veteran's son's helpless child status claim also requires further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, and his hypertension (HTN) is not secondary to PTSD. The low back disorder claim was denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating in hypertension before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected peripheral vascular disease and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his claim for service connection for hypertension prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied service connection for seizure disorder, hypertension, bilateral knee disorder and gastrointestinal disorder. The claims were remanded multiple times but the Veteran did not provide additional evidence or participate in a hearing.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected epididymitis was granted, and he is now receiving a 20% evaluation. His claims for hypertension and heart disorder (including coronary artery disease) are still pending as they have not been addressed yet.

The Board has restored service connection for the Veteran's hypertension, secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a heart murmur. The Veteran's current diagnoses of coronary artery disease and hypertension are related to her previously diagnosed heart murmur, which is considered a current disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability was denied, and his initial compensable rating for hypertension was granted. His hypertension is currently rated at 10%.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The hypertension and endocarditis issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for mitral regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitation, restrictive lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension. The Veteran's heart conditions are found to be related to her in-service pneumonia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to April 16, 2001, for the grants of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board also found that there was no nexus between the Veteran's hypertension and his diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's hypertension, which required continuous medication for control since January 24, 2006, warrants an initial 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's thyroid disorder and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated during his period of active duty service. The disabilities are considered to be related to a pre-existing condition, which was first diagnosed after he entered on Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA).

The Veteran's claims for left knee disorder, headaches, hypertension, and joint pain of the lumbar spine and left shoulder were denied as they are not shown to be related to service or any incident thereof.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by military service, may not be presumed to have been incurred in service, and is not secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's death was caused by pancreatic cancer, but the Board finds that his service-connected coronary artery disease substantially contributed to his death. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.