Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disorder and granted it. The other issues on appeal were not addressed as they are related to different conditions.

The Board found that the appellant's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and is not shown to be caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for hypertension cannot be granted.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and its incurrence or aggravation during active service may not be presumed. The Board finds a preponderance of the evidence is against the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II or posttraumatic stress disorder. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance (A&A) of another person was also denied due to lack of evidence showing he required such assistance.

The Veteran's polycystic kidney disease, hypertension, and chronic renal insufficiency with albuminuria are currently rated at 30 percent under the criteria for renal dysfunction. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no definite decrease in kidney function, edema, or hypertension at least 40 percent disabling.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted as it is attributable to service.,Service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD is granted as it is etiologically related to the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and grants this claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for hypertension.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be aggravated by type II diabetes mellitus, and service connection for this condition is granted. The heart disorder claim remains pending due to the proposed new presumptions of service connection based on Agent Orange exposure. The hypertension claim also remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that it is related to in-service noise exposure. The other issues of entitlement to service connection have not been adjudicated and are referred back to the RO.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran had a left leg disability related to his lumbar spine disability, but did not find any direct or secondary service connection for other conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his service connection claims, including obtaining personnel records and medical records to determine the status of his service during the pertinent time period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (sinus problems), chronic eye disorder, and hypertension were all denied. The claim for residuals of a shrapnel wound to the leg was granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology. The right knee disability is also being remanded for a VA examination to assess its severity and whether it has lateral instability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the extent that he is unable to perform his current job as a defensive tactics and firearm instructor, nor has there been any change in occupational requirements necessitating additional services. Therefore, an extension of his period of eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits was denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fatigue, persistent headaches, muscle and joint pain, dizziness, cognitive dysfunction, mood and sleep disturbance, ataxia and/or chronic balance difficulties, respiratory symptoms (asthma), gastrointestinal symptoms other than irritable bowel syndrome, cardiovascular symptoms (hypertension), and skin rashes were all granted.

The Board granted a higher initial rating of 10 percent for hypertension, effective January 14, 1997.

The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and the relationship between service-connected conditions and the Veteran's death. The appellant must be provided with proper notice tailored to her claim for VA dependency and indemnity compensation, including a listing of previously service-connected disorders and the evidentiary requirements for service connection based on a condition not yet service connected.