Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to service-connected lumbar spine and bilateral knee disabilities. The claims of service connection for hypertension, fatigue, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and a neck condition are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his mitral valve regurgitation, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and hypertension, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. As such, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to untimely filing. The Board also remanded the issues regarding compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for kidney failure and congestive heart failure.

The Veteran's right plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spur is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as there was no relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment.,Hypertension was granted service connection based on in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, finding that there is approximately even balance of evidence regarding their onset during service. The claim for causation of hypertension secondary to PTSD and alcohol use disorder was also granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, kidney damage, brain tumor, and hypertension as they were not pending at the time of his death.

The Veteran's hypertension, atrial fibrillation, sleep apnea, and cardiac pacemaker are all found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Service connection is granted for these conditions as secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, which is secondary to hypertension, has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, migraines, degenerative arthritis with greater trochanteric bursitis of the right hip, sleep apnea, bladder condition, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left knee disability, right knee disability, residuals of a left foot stress fracture, residuals of a right foot stress fracture, and tinnitus. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Veteran's SMC claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable provisions, including those related to service-connected disabilities and regular aid and attendance need.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty to assist errors and insufficient nexus opinions regarding service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated based on secondary service connection theories.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

Service connection for hypertension and prostate cancer is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for stroke is remanded.,The Veteran's hypertension and prostate cancer are presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, while his stroke claim requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to in-service herbicide exposure. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bilateral hearing loss, and a back disability due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating due to incomplete development of the Veteran's service personnel records, particularly regarding his alleged service in Thailand. The claims are also remanded for a finding on whether he had such service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of ocular hypertension, finding that it did not begin during his military service and is not related to any in-service injury or exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a TDIU from March 25, 2013 to July 3, 2013 due to his service-connected disabilities. The appeal also failed to establish entitlement to SMC prior to February 11, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis is dismissed. The Board grants service connection for hypertension, but the effective date of this decision is not specified.