Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and headaches are not related to her military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not related to his service or a service-connected disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses for skin cancer, renal dysfunction (claimed as hematuria), a back condition, bilateral eye condition, hypertension, or heart condition. Therefore, service connection is denied for all of these claims.

The Board found that the veteran does not have current diagnoses for his right and left foot disabilities. The claims of service connection for these conditions were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or any link to service.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension or hypertensive vascular disease in service, and the medical records do not show a nexus to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for depression was denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or service-connected conditions.

The veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions claimed as secondary to his service-connected asthma. The Board has determined that a Statement of the Case must be issued on these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate evidence for evaluating the current severity of the veteran's service-connected conditions and for obtaining updated treatment records. The veteran is also advised that an effective date will be assigned if a higher rating is awarded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for a PTSD evaluation and service connection for hypertension. The claim for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, and therefore, his claims are denied.

The Board denied reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. John Medical Center from May 11, 2003 to May 13, 2003 due to the veteran's condition stabilizing by May 11 and VA facilities being feasibly available.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, degenerative disease of the lumbosacral spine, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if he has PTSD related to service and a general medical examination to determine the etiology of his hypertension. The issue of arthritis will be referred back to the RO with instructions on how to proceed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need of regular aid and attendance due to lack of evidence showing she requires assistance from another person.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea as secondary to the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability, residuals of a lacerated right index finger, and hypertension are not service-connected. The decision on each issue is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and the veteran's claims for increased ratings have been addressed in a separate decision. The issues of entitlement to service connection for stomach problems, including hiatal hernia, loss of feeling in the left side, night sweats, chronic fatigue, and a swollen right arm and hand, genitourinary disorder and a psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, a cardiovascular disease, was incurred during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition, asthma, hemorrhoids, and hypertension. The case is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records and to adjudicate the claims in light of any new evidence.