Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for eye disorder, lichen simplex chronicus, hypertension, and residuals of a laceration to his hand/forearm. The appeals were based on presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, but no such evidence was found.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension with coronary artery disease, status post coronary artery bypass graft does not warrant a higher evaluation as his diastolic blood pressure is under 100 and he does not have more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year or workload greater than 3 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.

The veteran's hypertension and residuals of a laparoscopy with adhesions are being remanded for further development, including medical examinations to determine the etiology of her hypertension and the current severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and her eligibility for educational assistance under Chapter 35. The evidence did not show a causal relationship between any service-connected disability and the veteran's death, nor was there new and material evidence presented.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's PTSD caused or aggravated his cardiovascular disease. A VA examination is needed to determine this.

The veteran's claims for service connection on three separate issues are being remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed left foot, right knee, and left knee disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service. The veteran's hypertension was also not shown to be related to service.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is unrelated to his diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the claim for secondary service connection for hypertension was denied.

The veteran's kidney disorder is manifested by the need for regular dialysis, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and hypertension, finding that these conditions were not incurred during active service or are not causally related to any service-connected disability.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining records from the Social Security Administration and clarifying his exposure to radiation during service. The claims will be adjudicated on the basis of direct service connection, non-ionized radiation exposure, and ionized radiation exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II and a cerebrovascular accident as secondary to his service-connected lung disability. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or within one year post-service.

The Board has granted a 30% rating for the veteran's right thigh disability, but denied an increased rating in excess of 10% for his right thigh scar. The issues of service connection for PTSD and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected hypertension and a history of CVA with minimal residual right-sided weakness, finding that the evidence did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to several issues, including a need for review of the claims file by an examiner and proper VCAA notice.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance is granted due to his psychiatric condition, which requires the daily personal health services of a skilled provider without which he would require hospital or nursing home care.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death and determined that he was not in receipt of or entitled to receive compensation at a rate of 100 percent (total rating) due to service-connected disability for a period of ten or more years immediately preceding his death. The appeal is dismissed.

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

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to appellate review, including proper VCAA notice and VA examinations for hypertension, IBS, and a dental disorder.

The veteran's claims for service connection for mechanical low back pain, hypertension, and right shoulder impingement syndrome were all denied. The Board found no evidence of underlying disabilities that would support these claims.