Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and heart disease. The evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection based on the criteria provided.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or being housebound is remanded due to the need for current evaluations of his disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only due to her ability to walk with a cane, drive, and use assistive devices.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service.

The Veteran's symptoms, including cognitive impairment and possible dementia, cause him to lack the mental capacity to handle his affairs, including the disbursement of funds without limitation. The Board finds that he is not competent for the purpose of receiving direct payment of his VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining reconstructed service treatment records and clarifying whether the Veteran's heart murmur is a congenital disease or defect.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have had its onset in service. The VA examiner concluded it is less likely than not that the Veteran's PTSD permanently aggravated his hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea versicolor has been found to be the primary cause of his acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression. His right wrist fracture is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service, and the Board finds that it is not related to his diabetes mellitus. Therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, tinnitus, hypertension, and dental trauma were denied as there is insufficient evidence to support the diagnoses or a causal relationship between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The Board also noted that the claim seeking service connection for elevated liver enzymes was not properly addressed due to a lack of proper notification.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and is denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an autopsy report and arranging for a VA cardiology specialist to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected hypertension or medications contributed to his fall and death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus and a prior effective date for service connection, finding that his diabetes did not require regulation of activities. The claim for hypertension was remanded.

The Veteran's claims for posttraumatic stress disorder, Type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension were denied as there is no evidence of their onset during service or connection to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC based on a new and material evidence finding, but found that she is not entitled to SMP due to her inability to require regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not meet the schedular criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension requires continuous control with antihypertensive medications, and has been manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly less than 100, and systolic pressure predominantly less than 160. The criteria for a compensable disability rating have not been met.