Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's heart condition, including CAD, is rated at 60 percent for the entire initial rating period.,Effective from March 6, 2013, the Veteran receives a 60 percent rating for his coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for hypertension, finding that the earliest possible effective date is August 10, 2022, due to the PACT Act's liberalization of eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as due to service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied. However, the Board granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis under the PACT Act. The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral nuclear sclerotic cataracts and a disability greater than 20 percent for bilateral high frequency hearing loss were both denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PFB is granted. The issue of service connection for hypertension is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed all service connection appeals due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's GERD is remanded for a new medical opinion to address the onset and relationship of his condition during service or with any service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for a new medical opinion to address its onset and relationship with any service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's headaches are remanded for a new medical opinion to address their relationship with any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from February 27, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hypertension due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's Gulf War exposure in relation to his hypertension. The case will be reviewed de novo under the provisions of the PACT Act.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease with cardiomyopathy, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents while serving aboard the USS Hornet in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is granted with a 10 percent rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure of the duty to assist based on an inadequate examination. The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further evaluation and opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities, particularly his low back disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no new and relevant evidence presented to support the original denials. The Board found that none of the conditions claimed are related to his active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C disability was not service-connected prior to July 20, 2006. The appeal is remanded for further development and rating considerations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disorder, specifically whether it is related to her service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's bilateral knee DJD and obesity are granted service connection. The acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression) is denied, and the hypertension claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the current 10 percent evaluation is the maximum available.,Service connection for high cholesterol is denied because it does not meet VA compensation criteria.,A TDIU award is granted based on service-connected disabilities preventing substantial gainful employment.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for schizophrenia remains remanded due to potential aggravation of pre-existing conditions.,Claims for higher ratings for right rotator cuff tendonitis, lumbosacral strain, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis are also remanded.,Claims for higher ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and metatarsalgia remain remanded.,Claims for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis, internal hemorrhoids, right colon adenoma, umbilical hernia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and insomnia are all remanded.,The Veteran's claim to reopen a previously denied service connection for a right colon adenoma is also remanded.,Service connection claims for an umbilical hernia secondary to the right colon adenoma and diabetes mellitus remain remanded.,Claims for service connection for heart disability, including hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and insomnia are all remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and denied service connection for diabetes, back condition, and bilateral shoulder condition. The decision is based on the evidence showing a history of elevated blood pressure during service that eventually led to hypertension.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with its remand directives and has therefore remanded the case for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, MGUS, and prostate cancer. Service connection is remanded for thyroid disorder, multiple sclerosis (MS), neurological disorder claimed as Parkinson's disease, GERD, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral hand arthritis.