Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include major depressive disorder and polysubstance dependence, as well as hypertension. The claims for peripheral neuropathy were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, chronic sinusitis, and rhinitis. The claim for left ear hearing loss was denied due to the lack of a current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure of 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.

The Board granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric condition and denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension, while also denying service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury.

The appeal for increased ratings for hypertension and bipolar disability was dismissed due to failure to comply with claims processing rules. The Board found that the September 2022 VA Form 10182 can be liberally construed as an appeal of his denial of an obstructive sleep apnea disability.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted, while his claims for hypertension and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied.

The Board granted the direct payment of attorney fees for service connection and increased evaluation of OSA with asthma, but denied it for other conditions.

The Board remands the case for additional development to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's hypertension and asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act). Other claims are remanded.

The Board granted presumptive service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, but denied service connection for a congenital heart condition. The direct service connection issue for hypertension prior to August 10, 2022, was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for thyroid cancer or residuals thereof, hypothyroidism, angioedema, parathyroid adenoma (also claimed as hypoparathyroid), seizure disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension, all of which are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected thyroid cancer.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address the Veteran's contention that her cardiovascular disability is due to service or secondary to her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a compensable rating, while his tension headache claim is denied. The skin condition claim is remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and hypothyroidism as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or that the disorders were otherwise related to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension as there was no evidence showing diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more during the appeal period.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition increased in severity during his active service. The hypertension claim was remanded due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD. The claims for service connection for GERD and migraines were remanded.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for unspecified depressive disorder with unspecified insomnia disorder, and remanded the issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II and an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension.

The Board granted an effective date of April 21, 1987, for the award of service connection for fragment wounds to the head, right arm, left arm, and a lung condition. The claim for hypertension was denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an eye disability, hypertension, a left knee disability, a right knee disability, and a sinus disability as there was no evidence of a current disability or that any of the conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.