Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease was previously denied in 1971 and has not been reopened.,Hypertension is not considered to be caused or aggravated by the Veteran's diabetes.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his period of active duty service or to a period of ACDUTRA, and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The VA medical opinion determined that the cause of the Veteran's death (pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure, and emphysema) was not caused by or related to his service-connected disabilities. The examiner also found no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder as a result of service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension and found that new and material evidence has been submitted. The Veteran's current hypertension is likely caused by his service-connected disabilities of pulmonary tuberculosis and pulmonary fibrosis.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including headaches and hypertension, all claimed as secondary to in-service exposure to toxic chemicals. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals during a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for further review of new evidence submitted by his representative.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining scientific evidence from Dr. R-N and possibly arranging for an examination.

The Veteran's service is not considered to meet the criteria for basic eligibility for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits due to insufficient qualifying military service during a period of war.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a pulmonary disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension, which had its onset in service, is related to his diabetes mellitus. As a result, the claim for service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as aggravated by PTSD, but denied it as caused or due to PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently evaluated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher evaluation based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not proximately due to a service-connected disability.,The Board found that the bilateral eye disorder manifested by cotton wool spots is as likely as not causally related to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The Board denied service connection for bilateral cataracts, finding that they are not shown to be related to events, disease, or injury during military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim. The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to have been incurred in service due to his Vietnam-era exposure to herbicides.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and bilateral eye disability were not incurred or aggravated during military service, nor are they related to any incident therein. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and related conditions, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or a direct link between the Veteran's military service and his current health issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining medical records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.