Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within one year of service discharge, and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or PTSD. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling an in-person Travel Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is well-controlled on current medications and does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Atlanta RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for service-connected hypertension and service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable VA criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and depressive disorder. The claim for low back disability was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case to the AMC for compliance with VCAA requirements, and will be reviewed again after additional development.

The veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and an increased rating for duodenal ulcer disease due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of diabetes mellitus and service connection for hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence to support a finding that it was caused by his service-connected PTSD. Therefore, service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the preponderance of the evidence is against the assignment of an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disorder is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a higher rating for GERD, finding no evidence of current hypertension or aggravation of GERD by Elavil. The claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease was granted.

The Board has determined that there is competent evidence linking the veteran's hypertension and heart condition to his service-connected PTSD, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for hypertension, service connection for PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss disability were denied. The claim for tinnitus was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, arthritis of the right knee, shoulder and bicep disorders, prostate disorder, rib injury, respiratory disorder, and macular cyst. The reasons given are that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's hypertension, hemorrhoids (anal fissures), and right ankle injury were all found to be related to his military service. He is now rated at 10 percent for his sinus disability.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he is not legally blind or bedridden, nor does he have any other condition that requires him to be in need of regular aid and attendance.