Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7101 at any time during the appeal period.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pains, and hypertension. The issues of service connection for joint pains, bowel disorder, and hypertension prior to August 10, 2022 are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the diseases did not manifest during or within one year after service. The Board also found no causal relationship between these conditions and service-connected post-polio syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a diagnosis during or within one year after service. The Board also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypersomnolence, hypertension, and esophageal disability due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's current symptoms are being considered as a symptom of his service-connected sleep apnea.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the evaluations and service connection decisions related to hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and impotence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous materials during his military service at Fort McClellan.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision regarding service connection for various conditions and requires additional medical opinions to address these issues.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and there is no evidence to support the claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has remanded all of the Veteran's claims due to procedural errors and incomplete records, particularly regarding his service treatment records and potential military environmental exposures.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, eye disability, hernia disability, hypertension, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, sleep apnea, and skin cancer due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions during his period of active duty. The claims are being remanded to obtain information about the Veteran's periods of service.

The Veteran's depression and anxiety are currently rated at 50 percent, but a higher 70 percent rating is granted effective January 23, 2014. The earlier effective date for TDIU prior to December 29, 2017 is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous medication for control, has not met the criteria for a compensable rating due to blood pressure readings consistently below the threshold of 100/60 or 160/90.,The Veteran's lung cancer, successfully treated in July 2021 with left upper lobectomy and currently in remission, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it is rated at 100% under DC 6819.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show that his blood pressure readings meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for high blood pressure/hypertension and traumatic chorioretinal scar, left eye is dismissed.,Service connection for traumatic chorioretinal scar, left eye was properly severed due to dishonorable discharge from service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, hypertension, and heart conditions, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining information about the qualifications of a VA examiner and completing a TERA memorandum. The claims for service connection are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including right hand fifth digit condition, respiratory condition (including asthma and COPD), left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, low back condition, hypertension, migraines headaches, and congestive heart failure.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including hyperlipidemia, hypertension, peripheral vestibular disorder, a disability manifested by passing out, obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, low back disability, psychiatric disorders, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.