Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death, finding that his service-connected PTSD did not substantially or materially contribute to his death. The underlying conditions (COPD, diabetes, high cholesterol) were found to be unrelated to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an eye disability, including macular degeneration, pseudophakia, and ocular hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's contention that his disabilities had their onset during or were related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as secondary to his service-connected left shoulder pain and degenerative disc disease. Service connection for hypertension is denied. The ratings for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy sciatic nerve, and right upper extremity radiculopathy lower radicular group are restored or maintained.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for hypertension has been granted, with a 10% disability rating. The issue of service connection for abdominal hernias is remanded due to the AOJ's failure to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

Service connection is granted for Contact Dermatitis and Right Knee Osteoarthritis.,The claim for Hypertension remains pending as it requires further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and migraine headaches, but denied service connection for low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left knee disorder, left ankle disorder, voiding dysfunction, GERD, hypertension, OSA, and PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10% evaluation, effective December 16, 2021.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted with an effective date of December 16, 2021. However, the effective date for hypertension remains denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, gallstones, and heart attack residuals were denied. Service connection was granted for hypertension, a cervical spine disorder, and a perforated left eardrum.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension is granted, with a compensable rating of 10% for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is presumed to have been caused by in-service toxic exposure in the Persian Gulf, but additional evidence is needed to determine if it was related to his active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for hypertension, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of erectile dysfunction and hypertension due to errors in documentation regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal because his request to extend time for filing an appeal was denied, and he did not file a timely appeal with respect to the July 1, 2022 rating decision that denied service connection for hypertension, left toe injury, positive TB test, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD has been restored to a 50% evaluation effective September 24, 2024. His ischemic heart disease and other conditions have not rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected depression.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, a back disability, and hypertension as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his service-connected back condition, bilateral foot disabilities, and hypertension are being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with these claims. The Board finds it is approximately at least as likely as not that good cause was shown by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been granted, with some issues receiving initial ratings and others being denied or remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric and back conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations scheduled for the Veteran were not substantially complied with, and thus the appeal must be remanded to schedule appropriate VA examinations closer to the Veteran's home.