Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the claims for hypertension and a heart disability, to include CAD.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his cause of death, including a discussion of their effect on his ability to avoid the accident.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, depressive disorder, and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. It granted a 20% disability rating for the left and right leg disabilities but denied increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, left leg condition (knee strain), right leg condition (knee strain), obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, heart condition, and hypertension. However, it dismissed the appeals for service connection for major neurocognitive disorder, MDD, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety.

The Board remands the claims for further development and evidence collection, as some relevant private treatment records have not been obtained.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for hypertension, residuals of right PICA stroke, and erectile dysfunction based on the Veteran's initial claim filed on August 6, 2015.

The Board remands the claims for an initial, compensable disability rating for hypertension and service connection for sleep apnea to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, left leg condition (knee strain), right leg condition (knee strain), obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, heart condition, and hypertension. However, it dismissed the appeals for service connection for major neurocognitive disorder, MDD, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of service connection for hypertension from April 13, 2021, and a 10 percent initial rating for hypertension from the same date.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and a prostate condition due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as there is no evidence showing the condition manifested during or within a year of service, and it is not related to any in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding that new and relevant evidence had been submitted to readjudicate the previously denied claim.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, unspecified depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. It also granted ratings of 50%, 20%, and 20% for lumbar strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy respectively, as well as TDIU.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and an earlier effective date were dismissed due to untimely filings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right thumb injury, Paget's disease, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (secondary to hypertension), and kidney disease (secondary to hypertension) as there was no evidence that any of these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher.

The veteran's appeal for service connection and increased rating was dismissed due to a late filing.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension but denied service connection for tinnitus and sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric and musculoskeletal disabilities with obesity as an intermediate step.