Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and a compensable rating for hypertension, but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p).

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including a low back disability, facial scars, GERD, hypertension, nerve disorders of the lower extremities, shoulder disabilities, OSA, TMJ, tooth disorder, and voiding dysfunction, as there was no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 60 percent for coronary artery disease and 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, but the claims for higher ratings for chronic kidney disease and hypertension associated with diabetes mellitus were denied.

The Board denied service connection for urinary frequency and remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and TDIU. The lumbosacral strain was granted a 20 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and his active service.

The Board remands the claims for a back disability, knee disability, and hypertension to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, but denied readjudication of the claim for heart disease.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it was not shown in service, not shown to a compensable degree within one year of service, and is not causally or etiologically related to service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain a complete and adequate VA examination, as well as to verify the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension based on historical blood pressure readings that predominantly showed diastolic pressure of 100 or more, requiring continuous medication for control.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension and a higher disability rating for migraines prior to May 1, 2023, but granted a 30 percent rating from that date onward.

The Board remanded several claims for further development and readjudication, including service connection for OSA and hypertension, as well as increased ratings for right wrist sprain, MDD, tension headaches, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

The Board granted service connection for bladder cancer due to herbicide exposure and hypertension, but remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, anxiety disorder, and depression disorder.

The veteran withdrew all pending appeals before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, interstitial lung disease, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis. The claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hidradenitis suppurativa and hypertension, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, due to presumptive exposure to herbicide agents, in accordance with the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board denied service connection for chronic kidney disease, skin condition, erectile dysfunction, hiatal hernia, hypertension, and scleroderma as the evidence did not indicate these conditions were due to the Veteran's time in service or any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension associated with herbicide exposure, but remanded the issue of an earlier effective date for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.