Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 100 percent, and his hypertension is rated at 10 percent. The veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent since September 18, 2006, and he has a 10 percent rating for GERD with diarrhea.

The VA determined that the veteran's current heart disability is not etiologically related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The case is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The veteran's claims of service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 are pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Graves Disease, residuals of ethmoidectomy and sphenoidectomy, eye problems, headaches, acid reflux, hypertension, and asthma. The Board found that these conditions were not related to service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated during her active duty service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that there is no evidence of hypertension in service or for years thereafter, and the veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension did not result from his period of service. The Board also noted that there was no competent evidence linking the hypertension to his service-connected PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including vision impairment, hypertension, headaches, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome with neurological dysfunction in the right wrist, respiratory disorder, skin disorders, and arthritis of the neck, shoulder, and thoracic spine. The decision also addressed claims to reopen previously denied low back disability, diabetes mellitus, psychiatric disability, and arthritis of the neck, shoulder, and thoracic spine claims.

The Board found that the veteran's service connection for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension with Right Heart Failure is not established, and his claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability was also denied. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The veteran's hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy is not adequately controlled despite medication use, and he claims his condition has worsened. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable ratings for his right shoulder disorder, right arm disorder, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, and onychomycosis. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disease was not caused or contributed to by his service-connected conditions, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tooth and gum disease, cardiovascular disability, and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus due to a lack of competent evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus warrants a 40 percent rating, as it requires insulin and a restricted diet with regulation of activities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and increased evaluations for dermatitis of the scalp, inguinal region, and thighs, as well as gunshot wound residuals of the right hand due to the veteran's failure to report for VA examinations.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless that he requires regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a new examination to address osteoarthritis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The veteran died of a stab wound to the chest and did not have any service-connected disabilities at the time of his death. The appellant does not meet the eligibility criteria for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, headaches, hypertension, and dizziness have been denied as the new evidence does not provide sufficient information to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty and is not etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.