Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's coronary artery disease and hypertension are found to be proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and residuals of a stroke. The evidence did not show any findings related to these conditions during or within one year after service.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current bilateral hearing loss or heart disease manifested by RBBB with sinus bradycardia, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.,The VA examinations did not find any underlying heart disease or hypertension in the veteran's case.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, right shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral foot disability. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and did not reopen the claim of service connection for epilepsy, grand mal.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and left ankle condition. The decision found that there is no evidence of a current disability incurred in or aggravated by service, and that any current conditions are less likely than not related to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to outstanding VA records and an examination is needed to determine if his hypertension and hypertensive cardiovascular disease are related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, hypertension, and increased ratings for hemorrhoids and blepharitis. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and a low back disorder, finding that there was no chronicity of symptoms in service or post-service. The veteran's current conditions are not related to his period of active service.

The veteran's combined evaluation of 70 percent from January 1, 2002 meets the schedular requirements for a grant of entitlement to individual unemployability. However, further examination is needed to determine if his service-connected disabilities interfere with his ability to work.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his hypertension and his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was incurred in active service and is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are related to service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination to assess the veteran's disabilities.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of hypertension and bilateral hearing loss, as well as his claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability, are being remanded for additional development.

The veteran's conditions do not render him permanently bedridden or so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance. He needs occasional assistance with activities such as travel following hemodialysis, but requires no assistance from devices or other people for ambulation.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension. The VA medical opinion concluded that there is not at least as likely as not that the veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected schizophrenia.

The veteran's appeal for special monthly pension on account of the need for aid and attendance of another person is granted due to his disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus, venous insufficiency, lung condition, essential hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The Board found that he needs regular aid and attendance as he is so nearly helpless in performing activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing himself, keeping himself clean, cooking for himself, and protecting himself from hazards.