Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease, as the Veteran did not submit a new claim within one year of the prior denial.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the cause of the Veteran's death to obtain a medical opinion on the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected lower back disability and his multiple heart disabilities, including obesity.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their relationship to toxic exposure during military service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act and remanded claims for benign prostatic hypertrophy, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headache disorder, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic or environmental hazards during service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for the Veteran's cause of death due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding the role of hypertension and atrial fibrillation in the Veteran's death.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed as the benefit sought has been granted in full. The appeal for a respiratory disorder, to include COPD, was denied.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disability, GERD, hypertension, and headache disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was reopened and granted.

The Board remands the claims for further development to verify the Veteran's dates of employment and confirm that he was a federal civilian employee for the entire period.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded claims for flat feet, bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a back disability.

The appeal was dismissed due to a concurrent election in violation of 38 C.F.R. § 3.2500(b).

The Board denied an effective date earlier than July 15, 2024, for the grant of service connection for hypertension due to a lack of a formal claim within one year of separation from active duty.

The Board denied service connection for a lower back disability and hypertension as there is no evidence to support that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for hypertension and right hip replacement to include DJD post right hip replacement residuals due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disability due to a lack of evidence supporting a current diagnosis and no credible lay or medical evidence linking any in-service event to the claimed condition.

The appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed due to untimely filings.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for chronic kidney disease and headaches. The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis, hearing loss disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea were rated as non-compensable or the assigned ratings were affirmed. Effective dates of June 15, 2022, were granted for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension but granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, degenerative disc disease (DDD), and a right shoulder injury to correct an error by the AOJ to satisfy its duty to assist the Veteran under 38 U.S.C. § 5103A.