Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection of hypertension was dismissed because the veteran did not submit the claim on the proper form.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the evidence did not show a causal relationship to military service.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal, finding that the severance of service connection for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney disease, scars, and hypertension was improper. The Board also granted the appeal for the severance of Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and heart conditions. The Board found that a medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions is necessary.

The Board granted service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) effective July 1, 2020, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status from the same date. The veteran also received an effective date of October 2, 2018, for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for cause of death to obtain missing medical records and a medical nexus opinion.

The veteran's increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) to 60 percent from September 14, 2018 to October 14, 2019 is granted. An earlier effective date of September 14, 2018 for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status is also granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation due to inadequate medical opinions.

The veteran's appeal for a disability rating for hypertension was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension because the evidence did not show that his blood pressure met the criteria for such a rating.

The Board remanded the claim for further development to correct a duty to assist error. A new TERA memorandum considering all periods of service must be obtained.

The veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, residuals of prostate cancer, hypertension, and neuropathy of the lower extremities were denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted.

The veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension were granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during military service in South Korea.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to bilateral elbow triceps tendonitis, with obesity serving as an intermediate step.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension because the evidence did not show that the veteran's blood pressure readings met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain a medical opinion on whether the condition preexisted and was aggravated during service.

The veteran's PTSD rating is increased to 70% but not higher. The veteran also qualifies for total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the PTSD.

The Board vacated a previous decision on the veteran's claim for major depressive disorder and denied a compensable rating for hypertension.

The appeal for service connection of hypertension was dismissed because the VA already granted it in February 2024.

The veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and compensation for hypertension were dismissed. The claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability other than GERD, compensation for a gastrointestinal disability other than GERD, and extension of temporary total evaluation are remanded.