Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service, may not be presumed to have been incurred in service, and are not proximately due to, the result of, or chronically aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus; PTSD; bilateral hearing loss; and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish a link between any of these conditions and active service.

The veteran seeks service connection for hypertension and stroke, both to include as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining medical opinions on the relationship between the veteran's service-connected conditions and his claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Hypertension effective January 31, 2003. The veteran's claims were previously denied in final decisions but reopened on January 31, 2003.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional VCAA notice. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the veteran's death was related to his service-connected disabilities or a disability of service origin. The appellant is also referred for consideration of additional claims under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 and paragraph 29 benefits.

The Board finds that the veteran's hypertension, cardiovascular disorder, and erectile dysfunction are not related to his service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and cardiomyopathy with heart failure. The issues remain pending for further review.

The Board has determined that the veteran's condition required continued private hospital care until February 16, 2005. As VA facilities were not feasibly available for him during this period, reimbursement is granted for the remaining time of his hospitalization.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling a Travel Board hearing for the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and COPD, finding no relationship between these conditions and his military service or his service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension in May 1999, finding that there was no evidence of hypertension during or immediately after service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current congestive heart failure with hypertension did not begin during service or within one year following discharge, and there is no competent medical opinion linking these conditions to service. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, heart condition, and erectile dysfunction were denied. Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus with a 20% rating throughout the appeal period. The veteran's peripheral neuropathy conditions are rated based on their severity.

The veteran's claim for increased disability rating for PTSD with depression was granted, and he is now rated at 50 percent disabling effective from June 28, 2006. The original service connection claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, CVA, and headaches remain pending.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, hypertension, left hip condition with arthritis, left ankle disability with arthritis, back disability, headaches, and respiratory disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder. The claims are also being reviewed for secondary service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions, including HIV-related illness, hammertoes of the left foot, hypertension, GERD, hearing loss, eczema, hordeolum (eye condition), herpes (HSV-2), and condyloma. The appeals are dismissed.