Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding new and material evidence. The claim for hypertension remains denied as there is no direct evidence of a disability during or within one year after service.,The claim for diabetes mellitus was granted as there is current evidence of a confirmed diagnosis and treatment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for neck and right shoulder disabilities, as well as his hypertension disability. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was granted. No specific rating or effective date was assigned.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unable to care for most of his daily personal needs without regular personal assistance from others, nor does it result in an inability to protect himself from the hazards and dangers of his daily environment. Therefore, special monthly compensation benefits by reason of the need for aid and attendance of another person are denied.

The Board granted service connection for a low back disorder and generalized skin rash, but denied service connection for hypertension and sinusitis. The veteran's appeal on the issue of TDIU was dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hypertension, and hearing loss. The veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during his military service, and there is no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his claimed stressors related to PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, residuals of a right ankle sprain, hypertension, and disability manifested by left arm and left leg weakness. The appeals were based on direct evidence from service records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, as well as his claim for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD) as secondary to these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension, bilateral shin splints, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral rhabdomyolysis. The initial evaluation for hypertension was maintained at 10 percent, while noncompensable evaluations were assigned for the other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for eczema. The veteran was not advised to submit a statement from his treating physician who related his hypertension to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of service connection for multiple conditions, including sinusitis, allergies, hypertension, and skin disorders are well-grounded. However, there is insufficient evidence to establish a direct link between these conditions and his military service or exposure to herbicides. The claim for PTSD remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney disorder and restoration of a 20 percent disability rating for hypertension. The appeal is remanded to determine if the veteran has a current kidney disorder related to his service-connected diabetes or hypertension.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, and kidney stones have been granted.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death (respiratory failure due to COPD) was not related to service or any incident therein, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claim is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for cardiovascular disease to include hypertension and hiatal hernia with GERD. The upper lip scar claim was granted, but only at a 10% disability evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cardiovascular disease, including essential hypertension, finding no current clinical confirmation of these conditions.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for headaches and found that the appellant's hypertension warrants an increased rating. The claim for service connection of a vision disorder is also granted, but no effective date was assigned as it is based on new evidence.

The Board found that the appellant's cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction and hypertension, was not well-grounded. The evidence did not establish a link between his service-connected bacteremia and his current heart condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach disorder, lung disorder, and hypertension all claimed as residuals of exposure to mustard gas during service. The evidence did not show any exposure to mustard gas or Lewisite during service.

The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions related to service for the claimed disabilities and thus denied all claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected hypertension, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder. The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.