Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for a heart disability, to include IHD and CAD, and hypertension based on new and relevant evidence related to potential exposure to herbicide agents in the Philippines.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and right eye central retinal artery occlusion with neovascular glaucoma, both related to the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board granted service connection and ratings for the veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities.

The Board denied benefits for a child born with birth defects and spina bifida under 38 U.S.C. § 1805, as the appellant's mother is not a Vietnam veteran and there is no evidence of a diagnosis of spina bifida.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, cardiomyopathy, and sleep apnea as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in-service or within one year of separation, and no medical nexus between his current conditions and active service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected insomnia but remanded the claim for diabetes mellitus type 2.

The appeal was dismissed for claims related to special monthly compensation, service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension, and the reduction of a hip strain rating. The Board also denied increased ratings for hip strains.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, granted a 10 percent rating for the painful right knee scar, and denied increased ratings for adjustment disorder with depressed mood and other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's periods of active-duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and hypertension, as well as related TDIU and SMC claims, due to a need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II, as secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus under the PACT Act. The Veteran's kidney and bilateral eye disabilities were also granted as secondary to his now-service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for acid reflux, hypertension, and heart disability as well as a TDIU due to further development needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for adrenal gland tumor, hypertension, enlarged node of the breast, congestive heart failure, kidney disability, pulmonary edema, cerebrovascular accident, Conn's disease, and paralysis of left lower extremity to obtain a VA examination and opinion.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings for chronic kidney disease with hypertension and right knee disability, as well as remanded the claim for a higher rating for right knee disability prior to November 11, 2021.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and residuals of prostate cancer due to further development needed regarding exposure to non-herbicide agent contaminants at Fort Dix.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and a right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including chloracne, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, major depressive disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and a kidney disability, to obtain further development in accordance with the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and heart condition with residuals, to include as secondary to depression and hearing loss, due to inadequate medical opinions.