Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an initial compensable rating for hypertension due to errors in obtaining relevant evidence and developing the record.

The Veteran's child is not eligible for CHAMPVA benefits because the Veteran does not have a permanent and total service-connected disability.

The Veteran's recurrent moderate major depressive disorder with anxious distress, hypertension disorder, sleep apnea disorder, and headache disorder are all found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, heart disease, residuals of prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ must verify the Veteran's claimed exposure to toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) during service, particularly while stationed at Camp Carroll Depot in Korea. A new medical opinion is needed to address whether any current conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hypertension, and a low back disorder is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and a heart condition, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his exposure to harmful chemicals in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are not granted, with both issues being remanded.,Specifically, the Board found insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's hypertension preexisted his service or was aggravated by it.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, coronary artery disease, and hypertension due to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty for training.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted effective from May 10, 2023. The decision is based on the facts found and continuous pursuit of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of notice regarding an executive decision memorandum (EDM) related to presumptive conditions following the enactment of the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and will require an addendum medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected panic disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted with an effective date of May 28, 2005. The earlier effective date for the hypertension rating was denied.,The Veteran is entitled to SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, heart condition, hypertension, and CVA as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to service or exposure to toxins during service.,A compensable rating of 30 percent from November 26, 2024, was granted for IBS.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to errors in the May 2025 rating decision.,The issue of earlier effective date for TDIU has been rendered moot by the grant of SMC.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various ankle and knee disorders, as well as hypertension and sleep apnea due to a duty to assist omission regarding missing service treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and denied the remaining issues of service connection. The Veteran's OSA is found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), high cholesterol, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to a Joint Motion for Remand.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including appendectomy scar, back pain, neck pain, bilateral feet pain, left knee strain, right knee strain, gingivitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.