Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension warranted a 10 percent rating under DC 7101 due to its current manifestations not meeting higher criteria. For episcleritis, the Board determined it was at least as likely as not that the condition has been ongoing since service connection was established in March 2002 and granted a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is seeking an initial compensable rating for renal insufficiency associated with hypertension. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development and VCAA notice.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred during or aggravated by active service and is not related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted reopening of the claim for service connection for a right hand disorder, and will address the underlying claim to service connection.

The Veteran's claim for SMC by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that the conditions are not directly related to military service or secondary to obesity. The Veteran's claims were based on direct service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, and degenerative joint disease of the right ankle (secondary to left ankle), as well as glaucoma and cataracts. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his period of active duty.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain private medical treatment records from the Veteran. The case will be returned to the RO for further review.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if hypertension is related to service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's hypertension claim has been reopened with the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine if his hypertension is related to service-connected diabetes mellitus or aggravated by other conditions, including Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for loss of part of left carotid artery, lightheadedness, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's inability to open his mouth fully is rated at 10%.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance of another person is established based on his disabilities, including dizziness, shoulder problems, pneumonia, and hypertension. The Board finds that the evidence supports this claim.

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or hypertension, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension is related to service-connected diabetes mellitus or aggravated by renal disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for mixed headaches, chronic rhinosinusitis, hypertension, alopecia areata, and high cholesterol. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions began during or were otherwise caused by her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The right shoulder disorder was not shown to be related to service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issues of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for hypertension and HPV, as well as service connection for PTSD, are pending.