Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed as the benefit sought for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and essential tremor, and initial compensable ratings for hypothyroidism and hypertension were withdrawn. The Board also denied a rating in excess of 10 percent based upon multiple, noncompensable, service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for a respiratory disorder, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension was dismissed as the Board Appeal request was not timely filed.

The Board granted an effective date of July 8, 2020 for service connection for hypertensive retinopathy and hypertension.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss and dismissed the appeal as to service connection for diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, posttraumatic stress disorder, and thyroid issues.

The Board granted a higher initial disability rating of 20 percent for gastrectomy residuals and 10 percent for gastrectomy scars, but denied higher ratings for hypertension, tension headaches, bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and service connection for an enlarged prostate, GERD, cervical spine pain, and right wrist pain.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding a causal relationship based on the evidence and applying the presumption of service connection for chronic diseases that manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically failing to address relevant medical evidence and lay testimony.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions as there has not been substantial compliance with its previous directives.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to ensure that VA's responsibilities under the duty to assist are followed and that the Veteran is afforded every possible consideration.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension under the PACT Act, presumptively linking both conditions to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to the promulgation of a decision, and therefore, it is dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and chronic nephritis as secondary to hypertension, with effective dates of August 4, 2014. It also granted initial ratings for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for allergic and vasomotor rhinitis and a compensable disability rating for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and headaches as secondary to the service-connected tinnitus, but remanded claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active service in Thailand, pursuant to the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for extensions of time to file appeals regarding various rating decisions, and dismissed the attempted appeals.

The Board denied several claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, granted some claims for earlier effective dates, and remanded others for further development.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and hysterectomy (previously rated as disease or injury of the uterus) were granted, while other claims for service connection were remanded. An increased rating to 30 percent was also granted for the hysterectomy.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for acquired psychiatric condition, hypertension, headaches, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for nerve damage.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension to correct a duty to assist error.