Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a link between the condition and service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, finding that these conditions had their onset during the Veteran's second period of military service. The effective date is not specified as it was a direct grant without reopening an old claim.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and associated conditions, as well as erectile dysfunction with special monthly compensation on account of loss of use of a creative organ, was improper.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current hypertension or hepatitis C infection that is related to service. The claim for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for hypertension and cholangiocarcinoma. Specifically, VA must obtain treatment records from Dr. J. R. P., arrange for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any hypertension disability, and arrange for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any residuals of cholangiocarcinoma.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing assistance or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of qualifying disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and obstructive sleep apnea. The decision also granted service connection for specific phobia but assigned a non-compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for renal disease and hypertension have been denied. The claim for hypertension has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence, but remains denied.

The Veteran's hypertension with chest pain and excessive fatigue is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology. The claims of secondary service connection for headaches, dizziness, and erectile dysfunction are also being remanded due to their inextricability from the hypertension claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to determine if his current foot disorders, headaches, and hypertension are related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and bilateral leg condition (arthritis) as the evidence did not establish a link to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is not due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD related to service and denied his claims for service connection for mental disorders, headaches, loss of weight, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left knee condition, and right knee condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, hypertension, and bilateral arm disability were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or service connection.

The Board denied service connection for obesity, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, headaches, anemia, and high blood pressure as there was no evidence of these conditions being related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset during his period of active duty from 1975 to 1978, and it was not incurred or aggravated by a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The evidence does not support service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, peptic ulcer disease, dysentery, and hypertension as accrued benefits purposes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it did not manifest during or within one year after his separation from active duty and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.