Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

Service connection for psychiatric disorders, sinusitis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II (as secondary to diabetes mellitus), and peripheral neuropathy is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating as per Diagnostic Code 7101, and therefore his initial claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating as there was no history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more requiring continuous medication.

An effective date of October 19, 2018, is granted for the grant of service connection and assignment of an initial 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease (CAD).,An effective date of October 19, 2018, is granted for the grant of service connection and assignment of an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension.,An earlier effective date prior to September 28, 2021, is denied for the assignment of a 50 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 40 percent effective August 17, 2018. Service connection for hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, right foot disability, left foot disability, and right shoulder disability are denied. TDIU is granted effective July 30, 2018.

The Veteran's appeals for ratings and special monthly compensation for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and loss of use of a creative organ have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension based on the evidence showing that it likely began during the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service or toxic exposure. The issues have not been fully adjudicated yet.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the service connection for hypertension, specifically as secondary to service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant records and conducting necessary examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence, including SSA disability benefits records, and undergo VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as the evidence does not support a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's psoriasis claim is denied as there is no basis for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic code.,The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine and bilateral hip disabilities are remanded to obtain proper VA examinations.,The Veteran's left hip bursitis and right hip bursitis claims are also remanded to obtain proper VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, with the exception of a grant of TDIU.,No effective dates earlier than specified in the decision are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in an August 2014 rating decision, but the Board granted it in March 2022 with a retroactive effective date of March 8, 2022.,Service connection for hypertension was granted in July 2022 with an effective date of July 23, 2021. The Veteran appealed the effective date but did not argue for any other changes.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of December 5, 1999, for the award of service connection for hypertension is granted. The Board finds that it is reasonable to conclude that the Veteran has had hypertension since at least December 5, 1999.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,Service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and the VA examiner did not find a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the claims for service connection of COPD, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension due to duty-to-assist errors.