Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded the claims for service connection for rhinitis and hypertension due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a left hand disability, migraine headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, and a stomach disability as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including shoulder, elbow, hand, leg, ankle, paralysis, hypertension, tuberculosis, eye, hernia, and vertigo, as there was no evidence of current disability or a nexus to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and allergic rhinitis. Service connection was denied for chronic sinusitis, CFS, respiratory condition, traumatic brain injury, skin condition on the left big toe, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, stroke condition, migraine headaches, right knee strain, left knee strain, left shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral restless leg syndrome. An increased rating for left great toe scars was granted.

The Board denied the claims for restoration of higher ratings and service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support an improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board granted service connection for a vascular disability, to include both blocked carotid arteries and hypertension, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board denied service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, CAD, and the Veteran's cause of death. The claims for a survivor's pension were also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bipolar disorder, hypertension as secondary to PTSD, anxiety disorder and hypochondria, tinnitus, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence of a current diagnosis or nexus to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating based on the need for continuous medication for control, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board dismissed service connection for high blood pressure from August 10, 2022 and remanded the claims for heart disease and hypertension prior to that date due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bronchitis, high blood pressure, and ringing in ears to cure pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors by scheduling a VA medical examination and obtaining an addendum opinion.

The Board denied higher initial ratings for migraine headaches, hypertension, and bilateral leg varicose veins, but remanded a claim for service connection of a mental health disorder as secondary to migraines.

The Board denied a rating more than 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea but granted an effective date of October 9, 2009, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection due to procedural defects in their claims.

The Veteran is granted a Level 2 stipend under the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers due to his inability to self-sustain in the community.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection and increased ratings for kidney disease, hypertension, headaches, PTSD, and degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine was dismissed due to a withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, GERD, hypertension, and sleep apnea to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.