Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service and is unrelated to his period of service or to any aspect thereof, including PTSD. The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's current hypertension was not caused by or a result of his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatic fever, hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, and arteriosclerotic heart disease were denied. The claim for service connection for rheumatic fever was reopened based on new evidence submitted since the July 1981 denial.

The Board has determined that the appellant's sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and hypertension are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected headaches and lumbar spine disability. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection on a secondary basis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including consideration of service connection for hypertension as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder and as a result of Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the evidence did not show that his disability required insulin and a restricted diet with regulation of activities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction and hypertension, finding that these conditions did not exist at the time of his active duty or were not aggravated by such service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thyroid disorder and hypertension, finding no indication of these conditions during his military service or within one year post-service. The evidence did not support a link to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and peptic ulcer disease, finding that the current diagnoses were not caused by or aggravated by the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and gastrointestinal disorder, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, were not incurred in or aggravated by military service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for these conditions is therefore denied.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and there is no competent evidence linking the Veteran's current hypertension to service or to a service-connected disability. The Board finds that the most competent and probative evidence indicates that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis and hypertension, with a noncompensable rating assigned for hypertension. The Veteran's other claims were withdrawn prior to the decision.

The Veteran's heart disability, including coronary artery disease and bypass surgery, is granted as service-connected. The issue of hypertension secondary to PTSD or coronary artery disease remains pending.

The Veteran's depression is service-connected and secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's sleep apnea requires a CPAP machine, warranting a 50% initial evaluation prior to April 21, 2005. His ventral hernia warrants an initial evaluation of 20 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension existed prior to his active duty and was not aggravated by service. The low back pain is not related to service, and PTSD symptoms are manifested as described but do not meet criteria for a 50% disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiology related to his military service. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity remains pending and will be addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental condition and hypertension, both claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus, were denied. The claim for higher rating of diabetes mellitus was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are found to be related to his military service, specifically his time in Vietnam. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's hypertension and his military service, including herbicide exposure. The claim was denied.