Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for hypertension, as the evidence did not support a finding that his blood pressure met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The appeal was granted, restoring service connection for atrial fibrillation (AFIB) effective August 21, 2019. The claim for an earlier effective date for hypertension was denied.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension based on the Veteran's history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and the need for continuous medication.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as there is no diagnosis of hypertension.

The Board remands the case for an additional VA opinion regarding the likely etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, as the previous opinions provided were found to be inadequate.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding VA examination scheduling.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including hypertension, back disability, and various musculoskeletal issues, but remanded the claims for shin splints and a penile condition for further development.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with dissociative disorder, alcohol dependence, and cannabis abuse. The claims for sleep apnea or any other sleep disorder, obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, hypertension, tension headaches, patellofemoral pain syndrome of both knees, thoracolumbar scoliosis, and upper back and neck pain were denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted restoration of a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension, while dismissing appeals for compensable ratings for certain surgical scars and maxillary sinusitis. The Board also remanded several issues including service connection for residuals of left varicocelectomy, to include a hydrocele, and other disability ratings.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, secondary to a service-connected back condition. The claims for cellulitis and hypertension were denied, while the claims for left and right knee conditions were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back disability.

The Board granted a rating of 80 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's service-connected chronic kidney disease (CKD) effective February 22, 2021, and denied other claims.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for allergic rhinitis and an initial compensable rating for hypertension, as the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for kidney disease and prostate cancer. The claims for a left knee condition, right knee condition, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for higher disability ratings for hypertension, GERD, allergic rhinitis, and right knee to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded claims for a bilateral eye condition and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and remanded the issues related to hypertension, aortic insufficiency and mitral valve regurgitation, a breathing condition, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension as the Veteran's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension as new and relevant evidence has been received, allowing for a readjudication of the claim.

The Board remands the appeal for further development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and scheduling additional examinations.