Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hypertension, finding that there was a duty to assist error and inadequate medical opinions. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Hypertension (HTN), both found to be secondary to the appellant's service-connected PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to inadequate medical opinions and potential inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's OSA is being remanded for a new VA medical opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and anxiety and depression. The evidence did not meet the criteria for these conditions to be considered disabilities under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. No rating decisions were made on any of the claims.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and hypertension have been denied as there is no current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism has also been denied, with the evidence persuasively weighing against a nexus to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the service connection for hypertension as the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection on August 30, 2018, as a compensable complication of his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been granted service connection as they are presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes as there is no current disability found in these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and remands the case for further clarification on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused or aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea, including obesity.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension as it is unclear if it is related to service or secondary to tinnitus. The Veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis of hypertension, and there was no in-service event that could be linked to his current condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of OSA, hypertension, and bilateral knee conditions.,The Board also denied the Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 50 percent for OSA and 10 percent for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for stroke, hypertension, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's hypertension, scar from Crohn's surgery, and Crohn's disease with irritable bowel syndrome are granted. Headaches secondary to fatigue and anxiety as secondary to Crohn's disease are remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.,The Board also denied service connection for hypertension as secondary to a service-connected disability (PTSD with alcohol use disorder), noting that there was no evidence of hypertension during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment since October 10, 2009. His TDIU claim is granted as of that date.

The claims for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus II, and high blood pressure remain denied as new and relevant evidence has not been received.,The claims for cervical spine condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, left hip condition, right hip condition, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition are all denied due to lack of service connection or no showing of a nexus between the conditions and service.

The Board has readjudicated the previously denied claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that new and relevant evidence supports reopening the claim. However, the evidence does not establish a link between any service-connected conditions and the Veteran's cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims were denied. The rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder was denied, as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Hypertension and allergic rhinitis were also denied as they did not meet the required diagnostic criteria.