Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss, granted reinstatement of a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension, and denied a compensable disability rating for dry skin of the hands. The Board also denied increased ratings for left knee strain resulting in limited flexion and extension.

The Board denied the veteran's attempts to appeal rating decisions that denied service connection for various conditions and reduced his evaluation, as the appeals were not timely filed.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand, while the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic sinusitis, and other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected hypertension, as there was no evidence showing diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart condition, hypertension, right shoulder and arm condition, and left hip condition as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred during or related to the Veteran's period of active service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, coronary artery disease, and hypertension was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, sinusitis, and neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as they arose during a period of service determined to be under conditions other than honorable. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II, to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the April 2025 rating decisions.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and OSA but denied service connection for hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, right hip pain (secondary to knee disabilities), left ankle disability, and right ankle disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic sinusitis, and a vision disability to provide the Veteran with proper notice of his right to a hearing.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease/cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure as further medical evidence is needed.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), left restless leg syndrome, right restless leg syndrome, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right ankle disability, right ankle scar, and hypertension. The Board also remanded several claims for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric condition and diabetes, to ensure that all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the claims file.

The Board denied a rating higher than 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, granted a separate rating for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and denied a compensable rating for hypothyroidism.

The Board denied increased ratings for larynx cancer, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. A 10 percent rating was granted for hypertension, but the claims for colon cancer with residuals and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and a disability rating of 10 percent, but no more, for GERD effective August 20, 2024.

The appeal for the issues of PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and sinusitis are dismissed as a matter of law. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, both of which are found to be proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and bilateral pes planus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and posttraumatic stress disorder due to a pre-decisional error by the AOJ, specifically the failure to notify the Veteran of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not support a higher rating.