Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral chronic foot pain with plantar fasciitis have not been found to warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his desire to withdraw all issues on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic renal failure and hypertension, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 21, 2007. As of that date, the maximum disability rating available for end stage renal disease was granted, making the question of TDIU moot.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus are service-connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. His bilateral hearing loss, eye disorder, foot disorder, and arm disorder do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, which is presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, has been granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, secondary to diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease, remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the appellant requires aid and attendance, which could affect his entitlement to increased special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r).

The Board found that hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty service, did not manifest within one year of service, and is not proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hypertension is related to military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's request for independent living services is denied as the additional training or help with psychosocial rehabilitation and courses in grant writing, meditation, art and photography (including purchase of art supplies, photography equipment, computers, scanners and cameras) is not required to allow him to achieve independent living.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and PTSD due to inadequate medical opinions, need for a new VA examination, and incomplete record.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his condition and whether it is related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim, but the reopened claim is still denied as there is no evidence linking any of the claimed conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a January 12, 2010 decision denying DIC benefits due to lack of specific allegations and arguments.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a heart disorder, specifically coronary artery disease (CAD), is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and hypertension. The claim was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for atherosclerotic heart disease with coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarctions. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and private medical records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, are granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating, finding no evidence to support these conditions.