Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 20 percent rating assigned for hypertension, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that a 20 percent rating was warranted until November 15, 2024.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for service-connected hypertension but denied a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted initial ratings of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine, and 10 percent for left hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome (both impairment and limitation of extension), as well as an initial rating of 10 percent for hypertension. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board remands the service connection claims for a back disorder and hypertension due to an inadequate VA opinion.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the entire skeletal system (other than cervical spine, right shoulder, bilateral hands, and left foot), a left knee condition (other than arthritis), and other specific joints. The claims were not granted.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding outstanding private medical records.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20% rating for Type II diabetes mellitus and a 10% rating for laryngeal cancer residuals, effective November 14, 2020. The Board also granted a 30% rating for dysphagia and a separate 10% rating for neck scar residuals under 7804.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial evaluation of various conditions as the December 2021 VA Form 10182 was not filed timely.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability but denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a headache disability, and hypertension. The claim for vertigo was remanded.

The Board grants service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), degenerative joint disease of the left hip, and degenerative joint disease of the right hip.,The Board grants service connection for bilateral tinea pedis.,The Board denies service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension, hepatitis C, and liver cirrhosis and gallstones. The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the service connection grants and a higher disability rating, but remanded the service connection claim for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for hypertension and persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, as well as a claim for total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and remanded the claims for rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the spine, diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, Meniere's syndrome, gynecological condition, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, eye disability, erectile dysfunction, skin disability, and painful joints due to a lack of evidence supporting their onset in or relationship to active duty. The claim for a heart disability was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding it to be related to the Veteran's presumed in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board grants service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic joint pain, and hypogonadism with low testosterone based on the evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings on all conditions listed, thus the Board has no jurisdiction to review these claims and they are dismissed.