Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, low back disorder, and other musculoskeletal disorders, as well as a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hypertension as it did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and hypothyroidism prior to August 10, 2022, but granted a 10 percent rating for painful scars of the bilateral knees.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as there was no evidence that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service or that his T-cell lymphoma, DM, and hypertension were caused by any incident of service.

The Board granted service connection for a back disorder and denied an increased evaluation for hypertension. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disability due to deficiencies in the evidence regarding direct and secondary service connection.

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

The Veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension and a total rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and remanded claims for diabetes mellitus, renal kidney failure, colitis, and high blood pressure as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, chest injury, kidney disease, and a compensable rating for dermatophytosis due to pre-decisional failure of the duty to assist.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims for asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, and an immune disorder due to a need for additional evidence.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension was withdrawn, and the claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and FBS, as well as TDIU, were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate VA examination to determine whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service, specifically due to secondary causes such as his service-connected PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, as the evidence was in at least approximate balance regarding its onset during active duty. The claims for sleep apnea and left knee condition were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and congestive heart failure, but denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder. The issue of an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including OSA, bilateral hearing loss, shoulder and spine disabilities, right foot disability, CAD, HTN, and gallbladder removal residuals.

The Board granted the reopening of the claim for a left hip disability and a 20 percent rating for scars on the left knee, lower left leg, and distal end fibula. The other claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a kidney disability and hypertension, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or caused by any service-connected disabilities.