Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease were not related to his service-connected PTSD. The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board determined this rating was appropriate based on the symptoms described. The veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board has denied the reopening of claims for service connection for hypertension and tinnitus due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's pyelonephritis of the right kidney is rated at 10 percent, and now meets criteria for a 30 percent rating due to hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and arteriosclerotic heart disease, as well as his claim for restoration of a 40 percent rating for AHD. The RO continued the 10 percent rating for hypertension and decreased the 40 percent rating for AHD to 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for further examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension, thus denying the application.

The veteran's claims for diabetes, end-stage renal disease, and hypertension due to herbicide exposure are denied as there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure in service or a link between the conditions and service.

The veteran's service-connected lymphoma excision scar on the mid anterior right leg is small and barely visible, not causing any functional impairment.,The veteran's service-connected left foot plantar wart does not cause significant discomfort or objective evidence of plantar warts.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a higher rating for lumbosacral strain. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the veteran's current hypertension to his service or any service-connected condition, and thus denied service connection on both direct and presumptive bases. For lumbosacral strain, the Board noted that isolated elevated blood pressure readings during service were a normal response to pain, but did not cause sustained hypertension. The Board also found no evidence of aggravation by the veteran's service-connected lumbar strain.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, including hypertension, and sleep apnea due to a lack of evidence showing sustained symptoms consistent with these conditions during or immediately after service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, finding that both conditions are related to the veteran's active duty service. The increased evaluation claim remains pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and skin rashes as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board also found that the veteran did not have a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, migraine headaches, and hypertension. The forehead scar was rated but not granted a compensable rating.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension during service or within one year after discharge, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board found that there is no competent medical evidence diagnosing the veteran's claimed conditions until years after his separation from active duty. The preponderance of the competent medical evidence is against a finding that any of these conditions are causally related to his period of active duty.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's hypertension, low back disability, or residuals of injury to the mandible were incurred in service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability warrants a rating of 60 percent, but no higher. The hypertension issue is also addressed and a 60 percent evaluation is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current conditions are related to his service.

The Board found that the veteran did not have hypertension, bilateral hearing loss disability, or tinnitus during service or within one year of separation. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service medical records and other relevant documents.