Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, varicose veins, and bilateral cataracts and pseudophakia did not manifest within one year of his separation from service in October 1994. The VA examiners concluded that these conditions are more likely unrelated to his military service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected hypertension, effective from August 6, 1990. The decision also grants service connection for bilateral eye disability as secondary to hypertension and service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The VA determined that the appellant is not in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, as she can perform daily activities without assistance and does not require permanent confinement to her home.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, claimed as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The VA physician found no nexus between the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and his current hypertension.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension in service or within one year after service, and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The dental trauma issue is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination. The veteran's service connection claims are also being reviewed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The Board also finds that the veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is related to his military service, thus granting service connection for hypertension.

The Board finds no legal entitlement to an effective date earlier than October 1, 2002 for the grant of service connection for hypertension. The earliest effective date is therefore October 1, 2002.

The veteran's claims for increased initial ratings on appeal have been denied. The RO has granted service connection for the disabilities, but did not assign any specific disability rating.

The veteran's claim for a special home adaptation grant was denied as he is already entitled to specially adapted housing under another provision of law.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and its secondary effects, including coronary artery disease with hypertension, myocardial infarction residuals, and cerebrovascular accident (CVA) residuals. The decision also grants secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, asthma, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The claim of reopening the emphysema with bronchitis was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not caused or chronically worsened by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary embolism as secondary to PTSD. However, the evidence does not support a finding of primary pulmonary hypertension or chronic pulmonary embolism.

The Board denied all claims for service connection due to lack of evidence showing a link between the claimed conditions and military service, or as undiagnosed illnesses related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic hypertension is etiologically related to his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of stressors and a VA psychiatric examination to determine if PTSD can be related to service. The secondary hypertension claim will also be addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD. The veteran's hypertension is found at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for medical records from Puerto Rico and New York National Guard service. The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded for further review.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, foraminal stenosis of the cervical spine, and deviated septum. The appeals are based on direct service connection.