Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking service connection for migraine headaches, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and hypertension. His Supplemental Claim was processed instead.

The Veteran's initial rating for hypertension prior to October 16, 2024 was denied. From October 16, 2024 onwards, a higher than 10 percent rating for hypertension is also denied. The claim for TDIU has been denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran's neuropathy of the left upper extremity, ulnar nerve warrants a rating in excess of 20 percent. However, the claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart condition, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings for tinnitus and hypertension are dismissed.,For the period from June 24, 2023, to December 29, 2023, the Veteran's multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities did not clearly interfere with normal employability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for alcohol use disorder is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatosis of the face, neck, and arms, and chronic sinusitis are denied. Service connection for PTSD is granted at a maximum rating. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and hypertension is denied. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma as secondary to hypertension, finding that the Veteran's glaucoma is a 'but-for' cause of his hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, as well as claims for other conditions, were granted. However, the effective date is set at September 13, 2022, and no higher rating or additional benefits are awarded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension, have precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam, and he was on the ground there. Service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or toxic exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, diastolic dysfunction, and left ear injury are remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and the need for additional evidence.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hypertension was granted and remanded due to new evidence being received.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to military sexual trauma (MST) and remanded the claims for HIV-related illness, hypertension, left knee replacement, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing causation. The claims will be reconsidered with additional evidence and an updated opinion.

The Veteran's lung condition, diagnosed as minimal obstructive lung defect, is denied service connection. The Board finds that the current diagnosis of plantar fasciitis for bilateral foot condition is secondary to a service-connected back disability.

The Board has found that an earlier effective date for the 50% rating for tension headaches is denied, and the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder, hip, back, and lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities are all found to be related to service. The Veteran's hypertension is also found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development and the need for additional medical opinions. The issues include service connection for numbness of the mouth and jaw, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and a gastroesophageal disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for the appellant's right toe disability and denied service connection for his hypertension. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.