Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of hypertension or bilateral hearing loss, and thus denied service connection for these conditions. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy, and migraine headaches. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss is REMANDED.,No specific reasoning was provided by the Board regarding the decision summary.

The veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and increased ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The claims of a compensable rating for headaches have been withdrawn as perfected.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim for arteriosclerotic heart disease. The Board also found no causal relationship between hypertension and active service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a back disability, but denied these claims on their merits. The claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition is REMANDED to the RO.

The veteran has withdrawn all of his claims before the VA.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for hypertension, finding that his diastolic pressure has not been predominantly 110 or more at any time since separation from service.

The VA has decided not to grant service connection for hypertension due to a lack of evidence, and the case is being sent back for further examination and review.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not service-connected and does not result from his diabetes mellitus. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus remains at 20 percent.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35 due to lack of new and material evidence, and because the veteran did not have a service-connected disability at the time of his death.

The Board found no service connection for the cause of death due to a disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by service. The veteran's death was attributed to myocardial infarction with an antecedent cause of hypertension, and there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for schizophrenia, but denied service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The earlier effective date claim is being remanded.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a deviated nasal septum and denied service connection for this condition. The other claims were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including a medical opinion regarding whether the veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his suicide.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for multiple joint arthritis, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and Parkinson's disease as secondary to his service-connected allergic reaction to bee-stings. The Board also denied a higher rating for the service-connected allergic reaction to bee-stings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.

The veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant an increase.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, depression, hypertension, hearing loss, tinnitus, eye sight problems, and a heart disorder manifested by premature ventricular contractions due to Agent Orange exposure.