Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and service connection of hypertension, which is a known risk factor for cardiomyopathies. The Veteran's death was caused by myocardial infarction, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, and rheumatoid arthritis.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is being remanded due to procedural issues, and the Board cannot determine if an earlier effective date is warranted. The Veteran's current hypertension rating of 10 percent remains unchanged.

The Board has remanded several claims due to duty-to-assist errors and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the severity of the Veteran's disabilities, including their relationship to service.

The Veteran's hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus were denied service connection as there was no evidence of their manifestation during or within one year after military service.,There is no direct evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have these conditions in service, nor did they manifest within a year post-service.

The Veteran's hypertension was rated as noncompensable under the criteria for hypertensive vascular disease. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, including diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis in the joints (lower back and right shoulder), GERD, migraine headaches, high blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active military service.

The Veteran's eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits expired on October 12, 2023. The Board granted an extension of the delimiting date due to medical infeasibility caused by his service-connected conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Veteran's lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bilateral eye disability are all granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active service in Thailand. The Veteran is also granted special monthly pension benefits due to the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure during service, and thus granted under the PACT Act. However, direct service connection for hypertension remains remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents during service and associate a TERA Memorandum with the record.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS), and coronary artery disease are all granted. The Board found that the evidence was in approximate balance regarding exposure to herbicides at Fort Drum during service, which likely contributed to the development of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and right foot gout as they are not related to the Veteran's military service or toxic exposures.

The Board denied service connection for a brain aneurysm, vertigo (to include as secondary to the brain aneurysm), and hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Specifically, the Board found that there was no causal relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his in-service exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disability, including myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service, specifically his exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits during active duty in Southwest Asia.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and sleep apnea for further development, including obtaining opinions regarding their relationship to service-connected disabilities or obesity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding no current disability at any time during or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.