Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection for high blood pressure because it was not properly filed under the modernized review system.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, low back disability, and right shoulder disability were denied. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and high blood pressure were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for hypothyroidism and hypertension are being sent back to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further review.

Service connection for hypertension, MGUS, and CAD is granted. The reduction in the disability rating for a right leg tibia fracture was improper, so the original 20% rating is restored. A compensable disability rating for COPD is denied. Claims for service connection for ED and enlarged prostate are remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development, including VA examinations.

The veteran is granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for hypertension, but no higher. The decision is based on the veteran's history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication for control.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam is granted.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions except bilateral hearing loss, which was remanded. The Veteran's surviving spouse is the appellant.

Service connection for migraine headaches was granted as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. All other conditions were either denied or remanded.

The veteran's service connection for bladder cancer and hypertension due to herbicide exposure was granted. The claim for a heart condition other than hypertension was denied.

The Board denied higher ratings for diabetes and hypertension but remanded the TDIU claim.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's hypertension, recognizing it as secondary to his service-connected left leg disabilities and obesity.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected hypertension was granted, with an initial 10 percent evaluation effective.

The veteran's service connection for bladder cancer and hypertension due to herbicide exposure was granted. The claim for a heart condition other than hypertension was denied.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with new evidence considered.

The Board denied service connection for head injury, chest pain, and higher ratings for several conditions. It remanded decisions on compensable ratings for inguinal hernia and surgical scar.

The veteran was granted a 70% rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and major depressive disorders. All other issues were remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a broken left foot, and initial compensable ratings for hypertension and TMJ. It also denied an increased rating for a left great toe fracture. The claims for depression and alcohol abuse disorder were remanded.

The veteran's claim for higher ratings for shoulder and back conditions was denied, but a 10% rating for plantar fasciitis was granted effective February 16, 2023.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension prior to August 10, 2022 is granted. The decision is based on direct causation due to herbicide agent exposure during military service.