Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure that is predominantly 100 or more which requires continuous medication for control.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, blindness as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, kidney disease as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, right leg amputation as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and left leg amputation as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, all based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's heart disability, hypothyroidism, and skeletal arthritis of entire joint system. The lower back, bilateral hip, and bilateral knee disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of hypertension secondary to a service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, as additional development is needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obesity and her mental health disability.

The Board denied service connection for kidney disease and fatty liver, as well as dismissed the appeals for left shoulder condition, hypertension, PTSD, DM II, residuals of lactic acidosis, and underactive thyroid due to untimely Notices of Disagreement.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's right middle and ring finger disabilities, hypertension from August 10, 2022, and depression NOS and mood disorder. However, an earlier effective date was granted for service connection of hypertension on December 26, 2018, and a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted.

The Board denied service connection for left and right heel spurs with plantar fasciitis, GERD, and an initial compensable rating for hypertension. The issue of whether a reduction in rating from 30 percent disabling to noncompensable, for migraine headaches, effective November 16, 2023, was proper, is dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, lung cancer, skin cancer, and thyroid condition as further development is necessary to address the Veteran's contentions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for transient ischemic attacks and hypertension, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his active military service.

The Veteran's psoriasiform dermatitis was granted a 60 percent disability rating, while the other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a right knee condition, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, low back condition with right side leg pain, left knee condition, hypertension, headaches, respiratory condition, and psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no evidence of a chronic disability that meets the criteria for service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 or direct service connection.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis and remanded the claim for service connection for Barrett's esophagus to obtain an additional opinion.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and tinnitus, but denied service connection for a left wrist condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, dry mouth, and a skin condition. Several claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for memory loss, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, residuals of a stroke, and tremors. However, it granted service connection for bladder cancer and prostate cancer.

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

The Board remands the matter for an addendum medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The appeal seeking service connection for hypertension and the appeals of issues in the April 2023, March 2023, February 2023, May 2021, November 2020, August 2019, July 2017, and June 2016 rating decisions were dismissed for untimely filing. The appeal of service connection for right ankle was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, denied an earlier effective date for tinnitus, denied a higher rating for tinnitus, and denied service connection for hypertension.