Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board finds that there is not a reasonable possibility of valid claims concerning whether the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic low back disability, and hypertension were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for post traumatic stress disorder, service connection for arthritis of neck and spine, and service connection for cardiovascular disability (hypertension). The appeals were not well-grounded.

The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical evidence from SSA and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current disabilities and his service, thus denying all claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's CAD with a history of hypertension prior to January 12, 1998 warrants a 30 percent disability rating. As of January 12, 1998, the veteran is entitled to a 60 percent disability rating for his CAD.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for the overpayment of VA improved pension benefits in the amount of $8,065.00 due to severe financial hardship and inability to meet basic necessities.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's hypertension and heart disease, which are claimed as secondary to his service-connected bronchial asthma.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation greater than 10 percent for his hypertension disorder, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either set of regulations.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to a lack of competent medical evidence showing that the veteran's service-connected heart disease caused or contributed substantially and materially to his death. The claim for dependents' educational assistance benefits was also denied.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension and asthma have been denied as the current ratings are deemed sufficient to cover his symptoms.

The Board found no evidence of current disabilities for the claimed conditions and denied service connection.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for hypertension, finding that the veteran's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension and right ring finger injury due to a lack of current medical findings, as the last VA examination was conducted more than five years ago. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions are not well-grounded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and arthritis of the left shoulder are not well grounded. The evidence does not show a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation from service.

The Board found that new evidence submitted since the October 1991 RO rating decision raised a reasonable possibility of service connection for hypertension, but concluded there was no clear and unmistakable error in denying service connection for hypertension. The heart disease claim is addressed in the remand portion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic acquired disorder of the left foot and an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension, finding that his claims were not well grounded.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation on account of a need for regular aid and attendance due to her disabilities including hypertension and atrial fibrillation.

The VA determined that the veteran's hypertension did not develop during service and is not related to his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.