Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and active service. The Board considered various arguments including presumptive service connection based on exposure to burn pits or Agent Orange, but found insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and cardiovascular disease are not at least as likely as not due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with opioid use disorder, necessitating further examination and review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of adequate VA examination and consideration of secondary service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's lay statements regarding toxic exposures during service are not addressed, and his claim for secondary service connection is not considered.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it did not take any appealable action regarding severing service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a prior decision.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, but denied his claims for left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is being remanded due to the VA not obtaining relevant non-VA treatment records from Dr. C.B.

The Board has denied a higher rating for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for vertigo as secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from August 10, 2022. The Board found that the evidence showed diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, requiring continuous medication for control.

The Veteran's hypertension, migraine headaches, and chronic cough were evaluated. The Veteran was granted a rating of 30 percent for his migraine headaches but denied ratings for his hypertension and chronic cough.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board finds that the AOJ did not obtain all relevant VA treatment records, including those from December 2022.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as his diastolic pressure did not measure predominantly 100 or more nor did his systolic pressure measure predominantly 160 or more. The Board has remanded the service connection for bilateral cataract due to insufficient detail in the previous VA opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment solely because of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act, effective from August 10, 2022.

The rating for the Veteran's hypertension was reduced from 20% to 10%, effective December 13, 2021. The Board found that this reduction was proper based on improvements in blood pressure readings and treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension and PTSD, as well as his TDIU claim, were granted. The rating for PTSD was increased to 70 percent effective June 15, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The issues are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's GERD and hypertension are remanded for further examination and opinion due to service in the Gulf War, with consideration of potential exposure to environmental hazards. Service connection is presumed based on his Persian Gulf War service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension have been granted due to presumptive exposure to herbicide agents in service.,Service connection has also been granted for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and/or tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and a heart condition due to toxic exposure in Kuwait. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD, while his hypertension and heart condition are related to his obstructive sleep apnea. A VA examination is needed to address the potential relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's in-service exposure to toxins.