Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% evaluation effective October 20, 2023. His bilateral hearing loss remains at a 20% rating. The noncompensable hypertension rating is restored to 10%. TDIU and earlier DEA effective date claims are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to insufficient evidence linking any in-service disability to the Veteran's death. The appellant argued that the Veteran had a history of pharyngitis during service, which could have led to his later heart and brain conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeals for compensable ratings and service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, rhinitis, bladder condition, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's heart disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension, and he is granted TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for atrial fibrillation and hypertension as due to toxic exposure risk activity, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not caused by or related to any disease or injury in service, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain VA treatment records from June 2013 to the present, which may contain relevant evidence for service connection of high blood pressure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for a back condition, hip condition, shoulder condition, diabetes, hypertension, and heart condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension, hypothyroidism, gastritis and GERD, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and arthritis, right knee arthritis and shin splints have been granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service.,Service connection for recurrent right shoulder disability (osteoarthritis) and recurrent left shoulder disability (osteoarthritis) is remanded as the evidence does not clearly establish their onset in service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, ocular hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective December 19, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and prostate cancer are remanded due to conflicting VA toxic exposure records. The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his scar residuals is also remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10% rating, but no higher.,Compensable ratings for the lower extremity scars are denied.,Service connection for prostate disorder (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is denied.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and hypertension prior to August 10, 2022 on a direct basis.,Service connection is denied for CFS, respiratory disorder other than obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, left hand disorder, right hand disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and left hip disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claim. The isolated blood pressure readings during service do not establish a chronic disease process, and the available post-service records do not document hypertension until many years after service.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as it manifested within one year of separation from active duty.,Service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury (concussion) and sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected atrial fibrillation and hypertension do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as they are rated at less than total disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and low back pain, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury related to these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of his service-connected hypertension, so the case is dismissed.