Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous use of medication for control, is not manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more. Therefore, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process regarding hypertension and OSA, and thus these claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's MOS during his period of ACDUTRA in 1960 was auto paint helper, and the Board will determine if he was exposed to TERA by virtue of this MOS.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches and hypertension, effective August 10, 2022. The initial disability ratings for prostate cancer, ED, left side speech changes, right side speech changes, stooped posture left side, stooped posture right side, loss of automatic movements on the left side, and loss of automatic movements on the right side have been granted.,The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates for various conditions. The claim for service connection for cardiac stenosis was also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, finding that his systolic or diastolic pressures did not predominantly rise to the level contemplated by a compensable rating during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. No one has requested substitution for the Veteran.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) claims are granted effective March 16, 2016. The effective date for DEA is the same as that for TDIU.

The Veteran's death is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether his cause of death, ischemic heart disease and hypertension, are service-connected. Additionally, the burial benefits claim is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and allergic rhinitis (previously diagnosed as sinusitis) due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and military service, including exposure to environmental hazards.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an eye condition, hypertension, a back condition, and headaches due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and initial ratings for hypertension has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied as his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board denied his claim for TDIU.

Service connection for chloracne is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during service.,Service connection for hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, as it was added by this legislation.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been withdrawn, resulting in their dismissal.,Service connection has been granted for hypertension beginning August 10, 2022, due to presumed exposure under the PACT Act. The effective date is not specified as it falls within a presumptive period.,Service connection has also been granted for prostate cancer beginning August 10, 2022, due to presumed exposure under the PACT Act. The effective date is not specified as it falls within a presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for hypertension due to a lack of adequate medical examination and opinion. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicides during service in Thailand, but there is insufficient evidence to determine if his hypertension is related to this exposure.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and heart disease due to lack of credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors. The claim for skin cancer is remanded.,There was no documentary evidence confirming the Veteran served in Vietnam, leading to denial of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension was evaluated at a 0 percent rating since August 10, 2022. The Board found that the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more during the appeal period and denied an increased rating.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, a heart condition, and chronic kidney disease due to a duty to assist error regarding exposure to herbicide agents during service at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The Veteran's unit of assignment needs to be verified, and a request should be resubmitted to the Military Records Research Center.

The Veteran's claims for obesity, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, right knee osteoarthritis status post total knee arthroplasty, left foot disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, lumbar spine disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support these claims.