Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that COPD, hypertension, and basal cell carcinoma were not shown in service or for many years after service.,Any current conditions are unrelated to service or to a disease or injury of service origin, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and cardiovascular disorders were not related to his military service, including active duty and reserve service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to specifically include PTSD, was denied as the evidence of record fails to corroborate her reported stressor.,Service connection is also denied for hypertension, stroke residuals, hysterectomy residuals, and diabetes mellitus as there is no evidence that these conditions began during or were otherwise caused by her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, CVA, and basal cell carcinoma of the right upper eyelid. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of a 80 percent disability rating for his service-connected IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease), with hypertension and polyarthritis. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran is found to be precluded from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, which have rendered him unable to work.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, circulatory disorder, and hypertension. However, these claims are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for asthma has been reopened and granted. Service connection for hypertension was not established, but the Veteran is currently receiving a separate rating for tinnitus (10%) in conjunction with his M�niére's disease (30% for vertigo).

The Veteran's hypertension and right knee disorder were granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to his left knee, ankle, and foot disorders. The decision is mixed as it includes both granted and denied issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back, right shoulder, and hypertension disabilities were denied. The VA found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records prior to August 2006 and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for PTSD will also be expanded to include other psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorder and depressive disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disability did not have onset during active service or within one year of separation for active service, and is not otherwise etiologically related to his active service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a heart disability was denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension, including consideration of whether it is secondary to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bronchial asthma and hypertension, which were incurred during service, caused his death. The medical evidence supports this conclusion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and residuals of a stroke, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused or aggravated by his active duty service nor by any service-connected disability, including anxiety disorder.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam. Service connection was also granted for rhinosinusitis, but an earlier effective date is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is not established as incurred in or aggravated by service. Service connection for gastritis and vertigo are granted, with gastritis being secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that there is a need to verify the Veteran's periods of service and obtain his complete medical records, including mental health clinic or mental hygiene records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, skin disorder, and hypertension are being remanded for further development.