Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied higher initial ratings for cervical strain, right shoulder strain, left knee strain with shin splints, and right knee strain with shin splints. However, it granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome and a 10 percent rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Service connection was also granted for major depressive disorder, recurrent episode, mild and generalized anxiety disorder (claimed as ADHD) and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and a compensable disability rating for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and a higher initial disability rating of 20 percent for hypertension, but denied a higher initial (compensable) disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor. The claims for hypertension, kidney failure, and knee pain/weakness were remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's left knee disability (painful limitation of motion and patellar subluxation) but denied a higher rating for hypertension. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for TDIU, DEA eligibility, and an increased rating for sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for high blood pressure, to include hypertension, and migraines. The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for his right foot callus but had other claims denied.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and all claims were dismissed.

The Board denied increased ratings for hypertension, coronary artery disease and stable angina, and diabetes mellitus type II but granted separate evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities.

The Board denied an evaluation higher than 30 percent for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome with functional abdominal pain syndrome and remanded several other issues related to service connection.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a heart disability, and a right eye disability other than cataract but granted service connection for a right eye cataract due to the Veteran's exposure to non-ionizing radiation in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus II, heart disease, hypertension, and a skin/rash disorder as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for a skin disorder diagnosed as seborrheic keratosis, and increased the rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) to 60 percent from June 8, 2021. Other claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is due to PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, hypertension, and right and left foot disabilities as the evidence did not support that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension to ensure that VA provides a TERA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded claims for coronary artery disease (CAD) and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including as secondary to tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, and various other conditions as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for ocular hypertension, as secondary to service-connected hypertension, due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, but denied increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome and other conditions.