Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, high cholesterol, and a chest condition. The claim for an initial, compensable rating for tinea corporis was also denied as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for compliance with VA's duty to notify and assist, including providing notice responsive to the particulars of the appellant's claim. The appeal is about service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that hypertension, presbyopia, glaucoma, and atrial fibrillation did not manifest during or as a result of his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing at the RO level. The issues of service connection for hypertension, bilateral shoulder disability, and left inguinal hernia remain pending.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD. The decision is to grant this claim.

The veteran's non-service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has determined that the VA's duties to notify and assist have not been fulfilled for this issue, and thus the case is being returned to the RO/AMC for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of August 25, 2002 for a separate evaluation of hypertension. The decision stated that the change in regulations was not liberalizing enough to allow for such an early effective date.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's death was caused by arrhythmia, with contributing conditions of diabetes mellitus, end stage renal disease, and hypertension. The service-connected disabilities likely contributed to the veteran's fall that led to his left femoral neck fracture and subsequent hospitalization.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and migraine headaches do not warrant higher initial evaluations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to determine the etiology of hypertension and olecranon bursitis of the left elbow.

The Board finds that the veteran's hypertension is not related to his period of active duty for training from April 1960 to October 1960, and thus service connection cannot be established.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and an initial rating for diabetes mellitus were denied. The denial of the heart disorder claim was due to lack of evidence linking it to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was rated at 40% effective August 26, 2003.,The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating on hypertension.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, an enlarged heart, erectile dysfunction, PTSD, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active service or any incident thereof.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for hypertension and service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or relationship to service.