Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and separate compensable ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus required only restricted diet and one or more daily injection of insulin, but not a higher rating. His erectile dysfunction was rated as noncompensable due to lack of physical deformity. His hypertension did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 7101. His onychomycosis was rated as noncompensable based on its classification as dermatitis.

The Veteran's hypertension and bipolar I disorder claims are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a bilateral lung disability, hypertension, migraine headaches, and a psychiatric disability due to outstanding medical records from Dixon Correctional Facility.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting examinations to assess the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on this additional evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension is granted due to herbicide exposure, with hypertension being granted under the PACT Act. The issue of direct service connection for hypertension remains pending.

The Veteran's heart block is granted as secondary to service-connected sleep apnea, hypertension, and PTSD. The issue of a heart disability other than those already service connected is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated as compensable due to blood pressure readings not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for insomnia is denied because it is considered part of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including high cholesterol, left knee disability, left hip disability, hypertension, prostate cancer, posttraumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, right hip disability with limitation of extension, right hip disability with limitation of flexion, right knee disability, and right ankle disabilities have all been denied. The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any diagnoses or complaints related to these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was noted at entry and a VA examination found it aggravated by service-connected conditions. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied the reopening of claims for service connection for tinnitus, acid reflux, and hypertension due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the condition began in service or within one year after separation. The Veteran's claims for hypertension and heart condition are remanded as there is insufficient medical information to determine their relationship to service.,Additional TERA information and medical records are needed to evaluate whether the Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are related to his service, including his role as a jet engine mechanic.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent and the Board found no evidence of worsening to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is rated at 10 percent and the Board found no evidence of worsening to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypertension was denied as the evidence did not establish that he received notice of a July 2009 rating decision denying his claim.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to a single service-connected disability was also denied, with the Board finding that the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was dismissed because the appeal was untimely filed and did not follow proper claims processing rules.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as there is insufficient competent evidence to support a grant of service connection and no doubt to be resolved.

The Veteran's hypertension has not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation as his diastolic pressure has never been predominately 100 or more, and his systolic pressure has never been predominately 160 or more during the appeal period.

The appeal for service connection for gout is dismissed due to untimely filing. The appeals for hypertension, essential thrombocythemia and monoclonal gammopathy (MGUS) (claimed as blood cancer), heart disease, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left hip disability, right hip disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to inadequate opinions regarding direct service connection and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted an initial 10 percent rating, effective from August 10, 2022.