Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because they were not filed within one year of the rating decisions, and no good cause was shown for the delay.

The Veteran's claim for a rating of 100 percent for PTSD is granted, and the issue of service connection for sleep apnea is readjudicated. The TDIU issue is dismissed due to the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD. The issues of service connection for headaches, lower back condition, and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea prior to July 5, 2019 was denied as the evidence did not indicate that he required a CPAP machine.,The earlier effective date for DEA benefits based on service-connected disabilities prior to July 5, 2019 was also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI (including CFS), and a lumbar spine disability. The claim for readjudication of the sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted as his service-connected diabetes and presumptively service-connected hypertension are considered contributory causes of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ankle disability, left knee disability, hypertension, vertigo/loss of balance, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions or their relationship to military service.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claims of service connection for hypertension, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, and hypertensive heart disease. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the August 2019 denial of HISA benefits for installing handrails in a swimming pool was defective and incomplete, as it did not provide proper notice of appeal rights. The claim is being remanded to correct these deficiencies.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the untimeliness and inapplicability of the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement with regard to a May 2016 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed due to the withdrawal by his attorney.

The Board has found that the Veteran's respiratory conditions, including pulmonary hypertension and hypoxia (claimed as asbestosis), are related to his service exposure. However, due to potential additional exposures during civilian employment, a remand is required for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment during the period under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and a headache disorder due to insufficient medical opinions in the March 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions, including a low back disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, headaches, and neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities, has been granted based on new evidence suggesting these disabilities are related to service exposure at Camp Lejeune.,A skin disability claim was also reopened.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and athlete's foot are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to her service, including participation in a Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Course and a heart murmur noted during active duty. However, due to procedural errors prior to the March 2024 rating decision, the claim for service connection for hypertension must be remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a diagnosis or incident during service and concluding that the current condition is less likely related to any aspect of his military service.

The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer are rated at the maximum schedular disability rating (60%) and no higher due to his use of an appliance.,The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is not entitled to a higher than 20% rating as he does not require insulin or regulation of activities.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis, bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder rotator cuff tear, neck condition, osteoarthritis left shoulder, osteoarthritis right shoulder, hypertension, low back condition, irritable bowel syndrome, and migraines.