Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The proposed rating reduction for hypertension was dismissed as the notice of disagreement was premature. The Board remanded the claim for a higher initial disability rating for asthma with pulmonary fibrosis due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension and a 60 percent disability rating for chronic kidney disease (CKD).

The appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hemorrhoids, and a bilateral foot disability were dismissed. The Veteran's hypertension, anxiety disorder, lumbar spine disability, left hip disabilities, and TDIU claim did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for aortic valve stenosis, arteriosclerotic heart disease (claimed as heart disease), and hypertension due to insufficient development of evidence regarding potential herbicide exposure during service.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, heart disease, and hypertension. The appeal seeking to readjudicate a claim for service connection for hypertension based on new evidence was dismissed as moot. Bilateral hearing loss will be readjudicated by the AOJ.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to service-connected MVP, DDD, and hypertension.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and left hip strain to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted a 70% rating for PTSD, TDIU, special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, and basic eligibility to Dependents' Education Assistance benefits.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension to ensure that the Veteran's potential exposure to toxins in service is properly evaluated.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction to allow for additional development, including verification of in-service toxic exposures and obtaining a medical opinion under the PACT Act.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as mood disorder due to a general medical condition and unspecified anxiety disorder, which was found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C. The issues related to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for ventral hernia repair with mesh and for hypertension, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, and renal failure were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding their relationship to in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension prior to August 10, 2022, based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of record to show that his diastolic pressure was predominantly greater than 100 prior to medication nor systolic pressure predominantly greater than 160 prior to medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no current diagnosis of hypertension and that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's claimed condition and his military service.

The appeal of service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election by the Veteran.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as the Veteran's blood pressure readings more nearly approximated diastolic pressure readings of predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure readings of predominantly 160 or more.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as it is a chronic disease that began during active service.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for service-connected hypertension, as the evidence shows that the Veteran's hypertension requires continuous medication for control.