Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have significant residual symptoms from Bell's palsy, and his other conditions are not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or any other service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss disability was denied because he did not have sufficient hearing impairment to qualify as a disability. The Veteran's hypertension was also denied, but the issue of entitlement to a compensable initial evaluation for left ear hearing loss disability is pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is service-connected due to its preexistence prior to her periods of active duty and the presumption of soundness. The claim for right arm disability, low back disability, tinnitus (claimed as right ear injury), carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral leg syndrome, left ankle disability, and left bottom tooth are denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

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

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus as the evidence did not show a nexus to service.

The Board has denied all issues on appeal except the claim for a higher initial evaluation for tinnitus, which is addressed in the decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not arise during service or as a result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining the Veteran's service personnel records to determine if he served in Vietnam and for re-adjudication of the claims regarding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and instructed the RO to obtain additional medical records from May 1981.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder is service-connected, and he is granted a rating of 10 percent for his right knee condition. His hypertension is also rated at 10 percent.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's current left knee disorder was incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The claim for hypertension is also denied as there is no specific medical testing to confirm the presence of hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left elbow, left shoulder, bilateral knee, and hypertension disorders due to a lack of competent evidence showing current disabilities or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and hypertension are granted. The Board finds credible the Veteran's report of having headaches since service, and resolves all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection and TDIU. The Board has determined that these claims are inextricably intertwined with his pending service connection claims.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted service connection. Service connection for hypertension, secondary to PTSD/major depressive disorder, remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is attributable to his active duty service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher evaluations, finding that the most recent effective date of October 18, 2005, was appropriate for his service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension from March 20, 2005 was found not to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.