Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as per Diagnostic Code 7101, and therefore his claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in obtaining VA and private treatment records, particularly from September 7, 2017, through August 31, 2020. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, removal of both testicles, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected hypertension, allergic rhinitis, major depressive disorder, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, and bilateral sciatic nerve radiculopathy. The earlier effective dates and increased ratings for service-connected hypertension and major depressive disorder have been dismissed.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, including pulmonary hypertension, restrictive and obstructive lung diseases, sarcoidosis, and other conditions are remanded for further development to determine the nature and etiology of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, a right shoulder condition, urinary incontinence, and atrial fibrillation due to insufficient medical opinions addressing various theories of entitlement.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's hypertension, finding that his diastolic blood pressure was not predominantly 100 or more at any time during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's rhinitis and sinusitis are currently rated at 10% each, but the Board finds no evidence of incapacitating episodes or three to six non-incapacitating episodes per year. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of audiometric data meeting VA criteria. Service connection for hypertension (HTN) is denied as it did not manifest within one year of service and there is no nexus to service. Service connection for chronic diarrhea is denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis or link to Gulf War service.,Service connection for CFS, RLS, headaches, dyspnea, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for diabetes, hypertension, left knee condition, right knee condition, and tinea pedis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes and hypertension are being remanded because VA did not notify him of unavailability of records from MedHealth Home Care, Alabama Orthopedics Specialists, and Beltone Hearing Center. Additionally, an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his conditions is needed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee condition and right knee condition are being remanded due to VA not notifying him of unavailability of records from MedHealth Home Care, Alabama Orthopedics Specialists, and Beltone Hearing Center. Additionally, an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his conditions is needed.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is being remanded because VA did not notify him of unavailability of records from MedHealth Home Care, Alabama Orthopedics Specialists, and Beltone Hearing Center. Additionally, an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his condition is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension did not preexist his service and was not aggravated by it, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, myocardial infarction, and valvular heart disease, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of service or secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate previous examinations and the need for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion on the etiology of hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to establish a link between her current diagnosis and her military service.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, coronary artery disease, and associated surgical scar. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for chronic fatigue syndrome as it is not considered a qualifying chronic disability.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and sleep apnea as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Education Assistance has also been established.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted a 10% disability rating, effective July 9, 2013. A TDIU from August 28, 2018 is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD, hypertension, and coronary artery disease (CAD) related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for hepatic cysts is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to failure to notify and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's hypertension did not begin in-service and is not related to any in-service exposures. The VA examiner concluded there was no relationship between the Veteran's TERA exposures and his hypertension.