Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee disability and hypertension with headaches, finding that the current ratings adequately reflected the severity of his conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluations for mechanical low back pain, history of cervical strain, and hypertension with mitral valve prolapse as there was no evidence showing more than slight limitation of motion or severe limitation of motion. The current disability ratings were found to be appropriate.

The Board found no current diagnosis of hypertension and concluded that the claim for service connection was not well-grounded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and residuals of dental trauma are not well-grounded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and cardiovascular disease as secondary to his service-connected syncope episodes, and for an increased rating for chronic bronchitis are well grounded. The case is being returned to the regional office for further action.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to lack of a timely substantive appeal and denied service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and residuals of a stroke as secondary to his post-traumatic stress disorder, an increased evaluation for PTSD, and a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's skin condition (tinea versicolor) and denied service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not well-grounded due to lack of competent medical evidence linking his current diagnosis to service.

The Board found that the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, pneumonia, and rash are well-grounded. The RO assigned a 10% disability rating for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased ratings of hypertension and hepatitis B are not well-grounded, as there is no evidence showing a worsening in their conditions to warrant an increase in disability rating.

The Board finds the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder is well grounded. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical records, conduct VA examinations, and consider both old and new rating criteria.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The issue of entitlement to a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes remains unresolved.

The veteran's cervical spine fracture residuals, multiple joint arthralgias of knees, right shoulder and low back, and hypertension are all rated at their maximum allowable levels under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ear disorder, defective vision, and hypertension are denied as not well grounded.

The veteran's disability evaluation is 100% for bilateral above-the-knee amputations due to peripheral vascular disease, and he meets the criteria for housebound status based on his physical limitations. However, he does not meet the criteria for need for regular aid and attendance.

The case is being remanded to the RO due to new evidence received since the April 2000 supplemental statement of the case. The veteran's claims for service connection for sinus arrhythmia and hypertension will be reviewed, and a supplemental statement of the case will be issued.

The veteran's cardiovascular disabilities, including coronary artery disease, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, and hypertension, are rated at a single entity of 30 percent. The RO has granted an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected cardiovascular disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and hiatal hernia, as well as his service connection claims for degenerative joint disease of the knees and elbows, and a bilateral leg disability manifested by cramps. The RO also referred the claim of prostate cancer as a residual of exposure to Agent Orange for further action.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions, including back disorder, hypertension, kidney disorder, and urinary disorder. The appellant's claims were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.