Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, migraines, and sinusitis.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension as the Veteran's blood pressure readings did not predominantly meet or exceed the criteria required for a higher rating.

The Board has granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, neurological disorder, right side body weakness, memory disorder, and balance disorder based on new and relevant evidence being received.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and remanded the claims for increased ratings for stroke residuals, earlier effective dates for service connection, and special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic multiple joint pain, hypertension, and low back disorder to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension due to in-service toxic exposures at Fort McClellan, as further development is needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and related conditions due to a lack of adequate medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of such requiring continuous medication.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis or residuals, and remanded claims for hypertension and prostate cancer for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and special monthly compensation due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically related to toxic exposure risk activities under the PACT Act.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's hypertension based on systolic pressure readings predominantly at or over 160.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and peripheral vascular disease (PVD) but denied service connection for fatty liver.

The Board granted an effective date of June 2, 2015 for the award of service connection for CVA residuals and hypertension, and a disability evaluation of 10 percent for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding a direct relationship between the Veteran's condition and his participation in a toxic exposure risk activity during active duty.

The Veteran withdrew appeals for service connection of various conditions, and the appeal was dismissed. The Board also denied service connection for bilateral foot pain/flat feet.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and hyperthyroidism due to a duty-to-assist error, as relevant private treatment records from the Veteran's endocrinologist have not been obtained.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke based on the Veteran's exposure to diesel fuel during active duty.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hypertension, and the Board dismissed the claim.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, as secondary to OSA, due to inadequate VA medical opinions.