Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Veteran is granted SMC at the (n) rate effective November 9, 2020, based on a combination of service-connected conditions that independently reach or exceed 50% disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea due to toxic exposure risk activities, as well as secondary service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder. The VA will obtain new medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient adjudication of service connection for hypertension and thyroid cancer on a non-PACT Act basis, including consideration of toxic exposure in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension, which was secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's representative requested a hearing but withdrew it, and no hearing was held.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will consider the new evidence provided by the Veteran and any additional evidence submitted during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disability, diabetes mellitus type II (DM), stroke disability, and hypertension. The claim for bilateral vision disability is also granted as secondary to DM.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, acquired psychological disorder, and various diabetic peripheral neuropathies have been granted. The earlier effective dates for these conditions have also been established. Additionally, the Veteran's disability rating for left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been restored.

The claim of service connection for a lumbar spine condition is denied.,The claim of service connection for sleep apnea is denied.,The claim of service connection for hypertension is remanded.,The claim of service connection for vertigo is remanded.,The claim of service connection for sinusitis is remanded.,The claim of service connection for asthma (also claimed as chronic bronchitis) is remanded.

The Board has found a duty to assist error occurred and remands the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran needs regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed with respect to the October 17, 2023 rating decision that granted service connection for hypertension, chronic bronchitis, and chronic sinusitis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, foot disabilities, shoulder, ankle, hip, knee, and multi-joint arthritis. The Board also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance use disorder, severe.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder (insomnia with adjustment disorder, mixed anxiety, depression chronic, alcohol use disorder and nicotine tobacco use disorder associated with tinnitus), is granted. The claim of service connection for hypertension, which may be related to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his diastolic pressure was consistently below 100 and systolic pressure was below 160 during the appeal period. The Board found that he required continuous medication but did not have a history of predominantly high diastolic readings.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than June 23, 2020 for urticaria and a compensable rating for hypertension are denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergies is denied as there is no current diagnosis of allergies.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is denied as there is no current diagnosis of headaches.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 30, 2021. The effective date was not granted as there was no factually ascertainable increase in his service-connected disabilities within one year of the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and TDIU was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for high blood pressure, neck disability, and sleep condition due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection, but hypertension is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia. The claim for hypertension (HTN) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection cannot be granted for hypercholesterolemia as it does not represent a disability for which service connection can be granted. The Veteran's CFS, fibromyalgia, and HTN claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic sinusitis and bilateral hearing loss was denied, while his claim for service connection for cervical spine disabilities was remanded. His claim for hypertension was dismissed as it had already been granted prior to the appeal.