Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for loss of toes of the right foot was denied because he had all of his right foot toes. The claim for hypertension was remanded due to a need to obtain additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is of a severity consistent with no more than one episode of congestive heart failure in the past year, or a workload of 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope. As such, an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for arteriosclerotic heart disease is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, asthma, tuberculosis residuals, sinusitis, and a left hand condition have all been denied. The Board finds that there is no evidence of current disabilities associated with these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's CAD currently results in an overall disability picture that more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent rating, thus restoring the original 30 percent rating. The veteran's claim for an increased rating was denied.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine are being remanded due to a need for proper VCAA notice. His claim for an increased evaluation of his hypertension is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as his blood pressure readings do not consistently meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) is service-connected, but his stomach ulcer, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide proper VCAA notice and for further development.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities (vasomotor rhinitis, obstructive airway disease, and hypertension) are being reviewed to determine if they render him unemployable. A new VA examination is needed to assess his employability.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension was not directly related to his period of active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's widow is not found to be in need of regular aid and attendance or permanently housebound due to her disabilities, thus denying the special monthly pension.

The Board denied secondary service connection for hypertension and granted a 30% evaluation for the veteran's left knee disability, effective from March 2, 2005.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have any additional disability caused by VA medical treatment, including the administration of medications.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension and hypothermia were not incurred in service, nor could they be presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to Agent Orange or other environmental factors. The evidence did not show a diagnosis of either condition until after separation from active duty.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for her right thumb fracture and right knee arthritis, finding that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent or 20 percent, respectively. The decision also noted that hypertension was service-connected but did not provide an evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension does not warrant a compensable rating, as his blood pressure readings did not consistently meet the criteria for such. The lung disorder issue remains pending and will be addressed further.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current heart, diabetes, and hypertension conditions and his military service. The residuals from his abdominal surgery in 1996 are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and therefore denied service connection for the cause of his death.