Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. However, the earlier effective date claim for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of prior decision before May 3, 1989.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the current appeal, including notification and development of evidence to address the appellant's claims for service connection for an ear disorder, high blood pressure, and vision impairment. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and heart disease, finding no evidence of a causal relationship to the veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus requires twice daily insulin injections, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of complications. The hypertension claim was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous medication for control and has a systolic pressure of predominantly 160 or higher since April 2003, warrants a 10 percent rating.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence. The Board also found that the veteran's claim for secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction cannot be granted as his primary claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board has reviewed the veteran's claims for service connection and found that new evidence does not establish a direct relationship between his current conditions and military service. The claims are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating than 10 percent, as there is no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and polymyositis are service-connected, with hypertension being granted based on in-service onset and current diagnosis. Polymyositis is also service-connected as it had its onset during service.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the discontinuation of blood thinners did not contribute to his death. The cause of death was a combination of factors including a methadone overdose.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and is unrelated to any aspect of his service. The Board also found no evidence of a relationship between the veteran's hypertension and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for a left ankle disability and service connection for hypertension. The left hip and back disorders were not found to be related to active military service.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may it be presumed to be incurred in or aggravated by such service. The Board also noted conflicting findings regarding his bilateral knee and ankle disabilities and instructed a new VA examination.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities (hypertension and depressive disorder secondary to medication) are not shown to be of such nature and severity as to preclude her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for hypertension and heart disease, as related to PTSD or any other condition. The veteran's TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting opinions from the veteran's private physician regarding his service connection claims.

The veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, and his migraine headaches are rated at 10 percent. The claims for higher ratings are granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and to ensure compliance with the VCAA. The veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD and/or diabetes mellitus is being reviewed, along with his claim for an increased rating for diabetic retinopathy.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective from the date of claim (August 13, 2002), and denied service connection for low back disability and hypertension.