Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension and arthritis are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and he does not currently have urinary tract infection or edema. Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus were denied.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date of June 28, 2001 is warranted for the award of NSC pension due to the existence of disabling conditions at that time.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation than 40 percent, and his hypertension with proteinuria is evaluated at 30 percent under renal involvement in diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claims for increased disability rating and total disability rating based on individual unemployability are being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and issuing a supplemental statement of the case (SOC) for certain issues.

The veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that this rating is appropriate based on his diastolic blood pressure readings being predominantly below 110.

The Board found that there is no evidence linking the veteran's current knee disabilities and hypertension to his service, and thus denied these claims.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol and essential hypertension, finding that the veteran's conditions were well-controlled with medication. The combined disability rating of 70% calculated by the RO in April 2002 was upheld.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current disabilities resulting from his military service for numbness of the fingers, sleep apnea, hypertension, high cholesterol, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or arthritis of the shoulder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnoses of congestive heart failure and hypertension are not related to his military service, including a systolic murmur he had during service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and reopening of service connection claims were addressed. The right hand disability claim was remanded, the residuals of pterygium of the right eye claim remains noncompensable, and the hypertension and right knee injury claims have new evidence to reopen but no change in rating.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and a bilateral hip disorder, finding that the veteran's conditions were not due to or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension, which was initially documented many years after his discharge from military service, is not related to a disease contracted or an injury sustained in service. The claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The veteran's shell fragment wound of the right leg with partial paralysis is rated at 40 percent effective April 29, 1996. His hypertension and bilateral hearing loss are both rated at 10 percent. The veteran has service connection for gastritis but not for myopia or astigmatism.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension on account of being housebound or in need of the aid and attendance of another person was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a stroke, PTSD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, skin disability and impotence are all denied.,There is no current evidence of any disabilities related to the conditions claimed.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need to verify his claimed stressors. The veteran is also requested to provide more information regarding each of his stressor events.