Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's impotency is found to be proximately caused by the medications prescribed for his service-connected PTSD. The claim of diabetes mellitus remains not well grounded as no competent evidence has been submitted demonstrating a connection to military service. The veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating from November 24, 1998.

The Board has granted an increased rating to 60 percent for the veteran's service-connected myocardial infarction with hypertension, finding that the disability warrants such a rating based on recurrent angina and limited physical exertion.

The Board found no evidence to support the appellant's claim for service connection for unspecified disability or disabilities as a result of cigarette smoking during active military service and/or nicotine dependence acquired during active military service. The claim was denied because there is insufficient medical evidence linking any current conditions to service.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 10 percent, and service connection for hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux, cervical muscle strain, muscle tension headaches, and lumbar muscle strain are granted as secondary to his PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's injuries in a December 1963 tractor trailer accident were not due to his own willful misconduct, and thus may be considered for pension purposes.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bursitis and minor capsulitis of the right shoulder, costochondritis of the left rib cage, and hypertension, as well as his request for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The veteran's service-connected hypertension did not cause or contribute to his death. The severe COPD he had developed was the primary cause of his death.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus and a right shoulder disorder. However, the claims for other conditions are not well-grounded.

The Board has determined that the veteran incurred hypertension during active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that there is no evidence showing the development of hypertension or cancer of the mouth during active service, and the medical evidence does not establish a link between any current conditions and service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant's hypertension is related to his service-connected residuals of a motor vehicle accident, including his recently service-connected depressive disorder. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's hypertension is service-connected, but his disability manifested by high liver enzymes does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation greater than 10 percent for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the current or prior rating criteria.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for hypertension due to the veteran's PTSD. The evaluation for PTSD remains at 30 percent, and a 10 percent evaluation is assigned for the residuals of a gunshot wound to the right knee.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities, including hypertension, degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, and right subgluteal bursitis, do not render him permanently unemployable for pension purposes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a low back disorder are denied as there is no competent evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because his most disabling condition is substance abuse of misconduct origin, which cannot be considered in determining eligibility for pension benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but the other issues related to the reduction of ratings and special monthly compensation have not been decided yet.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection of a back condition, hypertension, left knee disability, mental illness, and asthma/bronchial disorder are not well grounded. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and his active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and arthritis of the hands are not well grounded. The evidence does not establish current diagnoses or a link to service.