Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that no new and material evidence was presented.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, chronic sinusitis, a psychiatric disorder (including post-traumatic stress disorder), a chronic pulmonary disorder, prostatitis with benign prostatic hypertrophy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and heart disease. The appeals were also addressed regarding reopening of claims for arthritis, back disorder, and ulcer.

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

The veteran's application for RH insurance was denied because he did not meet the 'good health' criteria, as his nonservice-connected conditions exceeded the allowed threshold.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred in service. The evidence does not show a link between the veteran's military service and his current diagnosis of hypertension.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension did not develop during service or within a year of separation, and thus cannot be granted service connection. The need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied as there is no evidence showing he requires such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's hypertension and venous insufficiency are not found to be related to service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Diabetic retinopathy and vision loss were not found in the record.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hypertensive vascular disease, to include hypertension, as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and notification.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to active service and does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the increase in disability due to hypertension is considered as aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's death is service-connected for purposes of VA burial benefits due to heart disease and hypertension, which are presumed to be related to his POW status.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus, chronic acquired low back disorder, and hypertension are all service-connected as direct results of his active duty service. The claims for secondary service connection were not granted.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and may not be presumed to be of service onset. The evidence did not establish a relationship between her service-connected PTSD and her current diagnosis of hypertension.

The Board found that the veteran does not have hypertension or heart disability that is attributable to his active military service. The Board also determined that he does not have residuals of dental trauma for VA compensation purposes.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The RO granted a 10 percent evaluation for cluster headaches and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, but did not grant any additional evaluations or establish service connection for other conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence linking the veteran's current hypertension or back condition to his military service, including periods of active duty and National Guard service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or aggravate his diagnosed hypertension and coronary artery disease, thus denying both secondary service connection claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran withdrew his appeal for entitlement to service connection for loss of vision. The claims for hypertension and skin disability were denied as they are not shown to be related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, left knee osteoarthritis, foot/toe disorders, sinus disorders, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, dyslipidemia, hypokalemia, insomnia, and hyperuricemia. The appeals are all denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and the veteran's service.