Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including special monthly compensation, increased ratings for various conditions, service connection claims, and reopening of a claim. The case is being remanded to the RO for further action.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for primary hyperaldosteronism was denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for primary hyperaldosteronism remains July 24, 1995. The veteran's claim for a total schedular evaluation (100 percent) for diabetes mellitus with diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy and glaucoma was granted with an effective date of March 20, 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his low back disability, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and there is no evidence linking his hypertension or other conditions to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of death was denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including hypertension, upper back disorder, osteoarthritis of the joints, skin disorder (presumptive due to herbicide exposure), and peripheral neuropathy (presumptive due to herbicide exposure). The pulmonary disorder was not shown in service or for many years thereafter.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The issue of service connection for hypertension was also denied, with the decision being based on a direct service connection theory.

The VA determined that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated by service, and it is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension has been denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition and that the current diagnosis did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic sinus headaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for polycystic kidney disease and hypertension, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the latter claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected ulcer disease with a gastrectomy and gastritis, and denied entitlement to an increased rating for the service-connected ulcer disease. The evidence did not establish that hypertension was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and hearing loss, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the hearing loss claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the veteran's hypertension had its onset during service or within one year of separation.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected disabilities and medications.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, with mild hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a current VA examination and additional development of medical records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his active duty service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a diagnosis within one year after service discharge and concluding that the current condition is not related to military service.