Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhagic brain stroke, atherosclerotic disease, bilateral blindness, and hypertension have been dismissed. The request to readjudicate the claim for service connection for hypertension based on new and relevant evidence has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is properly calculated at 60 percent effective August 10, 2022 using the Combined Ratings Table. The claim for a higher overall rating based on any method other than use of the table has no legal merit and is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and prostate cancer, finding that they did not arise prior to August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy are granted as presumptively associated with herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. However, his claim for service connection for hypertension on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that would support these claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The appeal regarding service connection for stroke is remanded due to a lack of a medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU was denied.

The Veteran's left shoulder arthroscopy with labral repair is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5201. The evidence does not support a higher rating.,Migraine headaches are currently rated at 10 percent and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and its secondary effects. The appeal is now closed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as they do not result in anatomical loss or use impairment that would be equally well served by an amputation with a prosthetic appliance.

The Veteran's hypertension requires continuous medication for control but has not been productive of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more (or a history thereof), or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. As such, the criteria for an initial compensable rating are not met.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 11, 2010 for the award of a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for IBS on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War. The claims for headaches and hypertension are remanded as additional evidence is needed, including VA examinations under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, spine, knee and left ankle conditions, prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot wart, bilateral hearing loss, and impacted right ear have been denied. However, the claim for hypertension has been granted.,New evidence received includes VA treatment records and personal statements, which led to readjudication of the hypertension claim.

The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is granted as service connected. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to exposure to toxins at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for hypertension before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, unspecified heart disease, hypertension, and secondary conditions. The effective date for PTSD was not granted prior to February 6, 2018.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted presumptively due to herbicide exposure, specifically Agent Orange. Accrued benefits are denied as no claim was pending at the time of his death.