Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his conditions did not warrant higher ratings or service connection based on exposure to asbestos or other hazards.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left knee scar, heart disorder (including hypertension), left shoulder disorder, tinnitus, bursitis, and amebiasis. The claims are not well-grounded as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease that would support these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension was not well-grounded, as there is no evidence showing a nexus between his current diagnosis and any disease or injury in service.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in November 1998, expressing satisfaction with the current rating for his service-connected kidney disability with hypertension.

The veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA Rating Schedule.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy is denied as there is no competent evidence linking it to his active service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claims for increased evaluations of left shoulder dislocation, hypertension, and chronic bronchitis with COPD are also denied.

The Board found no additional disability resulting from the VA treatment in February 1995, and thus denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's hypertension was not service-connected, but his PTSD disability rating prior to January 6, 1999 was increased from 30% to 70%. The veteran is currently rated at 70% for PTSD after that date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, hypertension, hearing loss, and left eye injury. The decision also noted that new evidence was submitted to reopen some of these claims but did not meet the criteria for reopening others.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and recurrent right inguinal hernia, with the hypertension receiving a 20 percent rating effective from August 1, 1992.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease with hypertension, finding that the condition is related to the veteran's active duty service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and entitlement to an increased rating for his right shoulder injury. The claim of TDIU is addressed in the remand section.

The Board found that the veteran's coronary artery disease is not shown to be related to his service-connected hypertension and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant's need for aid and attendance is established, granting her special monthly pension based on this need.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is well grounded and granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was not well-grounded, while the claim for hypertension was found to be related to his period of active service.

The veteran died from liver failure due to alcoholism, which was aggravated by cirrhosis and ascites. The claim is denied as there is no evidence linking the death to service-connected conditions.

The veteran died in 1998 from probable complications of pulmonary hypertension and hepatic cirrhosis. There is no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection were not well-grounded and denied them.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for prostate cancer, colon cancer, hypertension, and iron deficiency were not well-grounded due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.