Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding cataracts. The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, SMC, and hypertension are pending.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure. The claims for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and heart murmur, atrial fibrillation, and/or supraventricular tachycardia are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for service-connected hypertension and hypothyroidism have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected unspecified insomnia disorder with depressive disorder has been denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeal for service connection for cause of death due to laryngeal cancer is dismissed as moot. The appeal for hypertension secondary to salivary gland injury is denied. Service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on three conditions (chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, and essential hypertension) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and chronic kidney disorder (CKD) due to incomplete medical records and inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical evidence, including treatment records from Vista Imaging, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the veteran's claims for service connection and disability ratings, as the appellant withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for Hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions, as well as potential pyramiding issues.

The Veteran's CAD is rated at 100 percent, hypertension is granted as service connected due to in-service herbicide exposure, and aneurysm residuals are also granted. The right thumb, index, long, ring, and little finger disabilities have all been granted increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence and additional development is needed, including obtaining VA medical opinions regarding exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the issues of service connection for vertigo, heart murmur disability, hypertension, and anemia as secondary to service-connected bronchial asthma due to inadequate opinions provided in previous VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the previous remands have not been fully complied with and thus, the case is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.,Service connection for head pain (migraines) is denied, with the examiner finding no link between the condition and in-service asbestos or herbicide exposures.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, ischemic heart disease (IHD), peripheral neuropathy of the right hand, foot, and leg due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Additional development is needed to determine specific locations where the Veteran served during his time in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's asthma and hypertension are granted service connection. The Board found an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension was aggravated by his PTSD, resulting in a 'mixed' disposition.

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD are granted as service-connected. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination.

The Board has found that the Veteran's COPD and bilateral hearing loss do not meet the criteria for service connection.,For hypertension and sleep apnea, the Board has determined there are issues to be remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability, and increased ratings for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date due to lack of intent or claim filing prior to July 14, 2022. For the other claims, the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability and for increased ratings for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder.