Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active service, nor were they secondary to any service-connected disability.

The Board remands the claims for further evidentiary development and to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, cervical spine condition, and hypertension based on the evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and prostate cancer on a direct basis, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus (flat feet) as it was not aggravated by service. The issues of back disability, hypertension, and right ankle disability were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the matters for additional development, including obtaining any outstanding private or VA treatment records and readjudicating the claims based on all evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, chest pain, heart condition, bilateral hip strain, and left shoulder disability. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that hypertension, which contributed to his death, began during active service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act, due to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and GERD, both on a direct basis. The skin condition claim was remanded.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal had already been granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and dismissed appeals for initial disability ratings, with the exception of remanding certain claims.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings, finding no evidence of formal or informal claims prior to the specified dates.

The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to presumed herbicide exposure. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was also granted as secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hypertension, and the Board has dismissed this claim.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, which was related to hypertension that was presumptively linked to herbicide exposure during his service in Vietnam. This decision is based on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board granted effective dates of September 25, 2009, for right knee bony joint enlargement and instability, and September 3, 2014, for other conditions including Graves' disease, avitaminosis, left knee bony joint enlargement, left knee instability, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and depressive disorder.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied service connection for high cholesterol and other conditions.,The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol and other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied a compensable disability rating for hypertension. Several issues related to increased ratings were remanded.