Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for hypertension and remanded the claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder, right carpal tunnel disorder, left carpal tunnel disorder, bilateral upper extremity varicose veins, and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment, and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension as it requires further development, including verification of herbicide exposure and additional medical opinions.

The Board denied a compensable rating for service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, nor systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more at any point during the appeal period.

The appeal concerning the propriety of the rating reductions for the Veteran's right distal fibula disability and tinea pedis was dismissed, while SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was granted prior to February 20, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, headaches, bilateral cataracts, and left hand osteoarthritis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for hypertension, as his blood pressure was not predominantly 100 diastolic or more, nor 160 systolic or more during the period on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that hypertension, which was presumed to have been incurred in service due to its onset and continuous medication within one year of separation, contributed substantially to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and tinnitus, as well as remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension as the evidence did not show that her blood pressure predominantly met the criteria required for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, numbness of the hands, feet and legs, and a skin disability as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea as new VA opinions are warranted due to inadequate previous opinions.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for a disability of the arms, hypertension, CTS of the left hand, bursitis of the right hip, and a left elbow disability.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of hypertension, right hip disability, and mastodynia.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for a heart disability and cause of death due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension due to a need for an independent medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's in-service blood pressure readings and notations indicate that he had hypertension during service.