Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's Bell's Palsy, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Glaucoma, and Low Back Arthritis were denied as they did not manifest in service or for many years thereafter, and the evidence does not show that his disabilities are related to or may be associated with service.,The Veteran's low back arthritis was denied as there is no indication of an association between the disability claimed by the veteran and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, as well as errors in the pre-decisional duty to assist.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and upper extremity, bilateral kidney condition, right shoulder condition, lower back condition, anxiety, bilateral foot condition, right knee condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, headaches, gum condition, hypertension, blood disorder, and tinnitus. The case is remanded for further examination regarding a left ankle condition.

The Veteran's hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy are granted as service connected, with the latter being secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and determined that July 30, 2012 is the earliest effective date allowed. The decision does not address any other issues or provide a rating assigned.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not predominantly meet the criteria for a higher rating.

Service connection for hypertension is granted as the Veteran's current diagnosis and in-service elevated blood pressure readings are related, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's cardiac and right hip disabilities are remanded for further development as the Board finds a duty-to-assist error in the initial decision.

The Veteran's stress fractures of the left second and third metatarsals are granted a 30% disability rating since November 9, 2022.,The Veteran's left ankle sprain status post arthrotomy is denied for increased ratings.,Service connection for hypertension cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for the left knee disability cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for hemorrhoids cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than an alcohol-related disorder (claimed) cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for an alcohol-related disorder (claimed) cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, lumbosacral strain, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence of a current diagnosis or causal relationship.

The Veteran's attempts to appeal the December 12, 2023 decision granting service connection for hypertension were not timely filed. The Board dismissed the appeals as untimely.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by their attorney.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment since September 16, 2004. The Board has granted TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension and psoriasis have been granted service connection, but the effective dates for these conditions are not earlier than August 10, 2022 (PACT Act) and April 3, 2023 respectively.,An initial evaluation of 10% has been granted for hypertension, while a higher evaluation is denied for psoriasis.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, PTSD, gunshot wound residuals, lumbar spine issues, hypothyroidism, sciatica, hypertension, scars, and other conditions. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded all five service connection claims due to a duty to assist error in failing to obtain National Guard records for ADT or IDT. The Veteran's exposure to insecticides during his New York Air National Guard service is considered presumptive for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, CKD, COPD, and CLL.

The Board has granted readjudication of the service connection for hypertension based on receipt of new and relevant evidence, which includes recent VA treatment records indicating a diagnosis of hypertension in October 2018.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eczema began in service and has continued since separation, granting entitlement to service connection for this condition. The hypertension claim is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus Type II and hypertension are granted as they are presumed due to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.