Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension were caused by his exposure to herbicides in service. The cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his death. The appeal will be closed as the Board has no jurisdiction to proceed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to the ameliorative effects of medication.,The Veteran's lumbar spine IVDS status post compression fracture, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are each rated at 40 percent. The Board finds that these ratings are appropriate based on the severity of his symptoms.,Service connection has been granted for abnormal renal function, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, prostate condition, and hernia due to exposure to toxic risk exposure activities (TERA) in service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bronchitis, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to hypertension have been granted. An earlier effective date of August 19, 2018 has also been established for the 10 percent evaluation for posterior malleolus fracture of the left ankle.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for OSA and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are denied, with no evidence linking these conditions to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including sleep apnea, brain tumor, kidney failure, back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and right shoulder disorder. The Veteran did not provide good cause for failing to attend a VA examination related to his hearing loss claim.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for further development to determine its relationship to service, including his military deployments and toxic exposure risk activities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, kidney disorder, and prostate disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or a link to service.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The decision also notes that OSA is remanded as there are questions about whether it is related to toxic exposure or obesity, which may be aggravated by a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension due to new evidence or procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted, effective from November 4, 2016. The TDIU was previously denied prior to this date due to the Board's failure to consider whether his service-connected disabilities could be combined and considered 'one disability' under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, either alone or in combination, did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his education, training, and experience for the appeal period prior to May 4, 2015.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to a lack of evidence linking the Veteran's cardiac disabilities, which caused his death, to his active service at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to support the readjudication of the Veteran's claims for hypertension and gastritis. The hypertension claim is being remanded for further development, while the gastritis claim remains denied as no new and relevant evidence was received.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and loss of bottom portion of leg due to military service, with presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. Effective dates have not been assigned as the AOJ is responsible for this determination.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for idiopathic intercranial hypertension and a higher rating for lumbosacral strain were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show incapacitating episodes or other symptoms warranting higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during service. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically addressing his statement that he worked on aircraft that flew off ship.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension, claimed as high blood pressure associated with herbicide exposure, is denied. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under DC 7101.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of service connection claims, including hypertension and peripheral neuropathy. The Board found that the evidence did not meet criteria for a compensable rating for hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for supraventricular arrhythmia/supraventricular tachycardia (valvular heart disease) and hypertension was granted with an effective date of August 10, 2022. The earlier effective date request for hypertension is denied.