Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of such pressures requiring continuous medication.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 14, 2016 and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status from the same date.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, joint pain, cyst, eczema, diarrhea, fatigue, high blood pressure, and tinnitus. The claims for acne, scars, acute pharyngitis, foot pain, headaches, and iliotibial band syndrome were remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, migraine headaches, bilateral pes planus, and thoracolumbar spine disability due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension, as the Veteran has a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication for control.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the potential service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically focusing on the roles of PTSD and CAD in aggravating other conditions that contributed to his death.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right knee, lung, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (psychiatric disability) claims while granting service connection for the psychiatric disability. The Board also denied increased ratings for various conditions including right ankle arthralgia, tinnitus, lumbosacral strain, and hypertension.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the etiology of the condition, including whether it had an onset in service or is otherwise attributable to service and whether it was caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a compensable initial rating and an earlier effective date for service connection for hypertension due to untimeliness of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) and lack of good cause.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for hypertension (HTN) from March 2, 2023, but no higher or earlier. The other claims were denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, left and right hip disorders, an acquired psychiatric disorder, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or related to active duty. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded for further examination.

The Board remands all claims for service connection due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and TERA opinions.

The appeal for service connection for colitis, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed due to a concurrent appeal being filed.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before a decision was made, and therefore the appeal is dismissed.

The appeals for service connection for penile condition and sleep apnea were dismissed due to procedural defects, while the appeal for high blood pressure was denied.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service on the U.S.S. Constellation in the territorial waters of Vietnam supports a presumptive link between his current condition and military service.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for nephrolithiasis and denied or remanded the other issues.

The veteran withdrew the appeal in its entirety, and all claims for service connection were dismissed.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and related conditions due to a need to verify potential herbicide exposure in Korea.