Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hypertension and granted a non-compensable evaluation for residuals of a stab wound to the abdomen.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, did not grant earlier effective date for hypertension, and denied compensable evaluations for hyperpigmentation of the right lower eyelid and laceration scar of the right cheek.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his overall condition, which is not one of helplessness requiring the aid and attendance of another person.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis, heart disorder, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions.

The Board finds that the veteran's hypertension is fairly well controlled with diastolic pressures below 100 and systolic pressures predominately below 160, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that his lung and heart disease were attributable to his use of tobacco products during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased ratings for herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine and hypertension are denied as there is no evidence showing an increase in disability or a need for higher ratings under applicable rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for hypertension and hypertensive heart disease is not supported by new and material evidence, thus denying the reopening of these claims.

The veteran's vision disorder, including pterygium of the left eye and pseudoaphakia of the right eye, was not incurred in service. However, his hypertension is considered to have been incurred during service. The veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine has been granted a 40% rating effective from October 12, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, and the residuals of a pneumothorax. The evidence did not show any current disability resulting from the reported inservice pneumothorax or establish that the veteran's cardiovascular disease was related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, glaucoma, and arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD). The denial was based on a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a fall (claimed as brain injury with secondary stroke) and hypertension, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of hypertension during active service or within one year after discharge. The examiner opined that the veteran's benign hypertensive vascular disease is not related to military service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss did not contribute substantially or materially to his death due to cardiopulmonary arrest caused by coronary heart disease and hypertension. The evidence does not establish a direct link between the veteran's service-connected hearing loss and his cause of death.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of malaria, ischemic heart disease, or hypertension. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board denied the veteran's motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the June 2000 decision finding that he was not entitled to an effective date prior to May 9, 1989 for service connection for hypertension.

The appellant is not entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation or death pension as her marriage to the veteran occurred after 1985, was less than one year before his separation from service, and they did not have a child.

The veteran's disability rating does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension by reason of being housebound as he is able to leave his home and travel with assistance.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension with myocardial infarction and renal insufficiency did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, thus denying his claim. The TDIU issue was also denied as the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disease, a right forearm scar, and diabetes mellitus. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a permanent and total disability rating for non-service-connected pension purposes.