Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's original claim of service connection for a right eye condition. The new evidence submitted does not meet the criteria to reopen the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension with generalized arteriosclerosis warrants a 10 percent rating, as it requires medication for control and does not meet criteria for higher ratings under current VA regulations.

The Board finds a reasonable possibility exists that further examination or development will aid in establishing service connection for visual disability and tension headaches.,There is no reasonable possibility of establishing service connection for memory loss or profuse sweating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of bipolar disorder as secondary to his service-connected psychophysiological cardiovascular reaction with hypertension and an increased rating for his service-connected psychophysiological cardiovascular reaction with hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and assigned a 10% disability rating. The claims for arthritis of the hands and knees, arthritis of the knees, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic low back strain, and residuals of fractures to three bones of the left foot have all been granted with appropriate disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral foot disability, and back disability have been denied. The evidence submitted did not meet the criteria to reopen these previously denied claims.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected conditions have been denied. The RO has maintained the current evaluations, which are considered adequate to compensate the veteran for his disabilities.

The veteran's well-grounded claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is granted, but the RO has not yet determined if he meets the income requirements. The Board also notes that his disabilities are due to willful misconduct and may not be considered in determining eligibility.

The veteran's essential hypertension is found to have had its onset during his period of active military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher evaluations of his service-connected conditions, including hypertension and right eye disability. The lumbosacral strain claim was partially granted with a 10 percent evaluation from August 30, 1996 to October 30, 1998, and a 40 percent evaluation thereafter.

The Board granted service connection for aortic insufficiency with atrial fibrillation and hypertension, assigning a 60% evaluation effective from November 19, 1998. The veteran's low back disability is considered well grounded but the right ankle sprain claim is not. The initial evaluation of his heart condition was increased to 60%.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA cardiovascular examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease had its onset in service and is therefore granted service connection.

The appellant's claim for special monthly death pension based on the need of aid and attendance due to her deteriorating vision is being remanded for further development, including a VA medical examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and hypertension, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, hypertension, loss of sex drive, and sleep disturbance due to the veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's death was not due to an injury or aggravation of an injury sustained as a result of VA hospitalization, and the Board found that his death was caused by other unrelated causes.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and dependency and indemnity compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's increased rating claims for various service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hair loss, and a gunshot wound to the head. The evidence did not establish new and material evidence for her claim of service connection for hypertension. Her claims for hair loss and a gunshot wound to the head were also found to be not well grounded.