Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance, but further increased ratings for the service-connected conditions are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension due to a procedural error in notifying the Veteran of his right to a hearing.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, cervicogenic headaches (claimed as migraines), right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss due to a need for additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act and denied service connection for a heart valve replacement due to aortic stenosis.

The appeal seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, degenerative arthritis, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension was dismissed due to non-compliance with claims processing rules.

The Board granted service connection for atrial fibrillation and denied an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back condition and hypertension to obtain additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is granted a 10 percent disability rating, and service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted due to exposure to environmental toxins while serving in Southwest Asia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for hypertension, as there was no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to November 19, 2024, and his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied increased ratings for persistent depressive disorder and diabetes mellitus type II, granted an increased rating of 10 percent for hypertension, and granted an increased rating of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss. The Board also remanded service connection for cardiac arrhythmia.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, finding that the Veteran's hypertension was caused by in-service herbicide agent exposure and that his atrial fibrillation was secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, except for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability which were granted. The veteran was also granted service connection for hypertension.

The appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease with stent placement, diabetes mellitus II, scarring of lungs and liver, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and obstructive sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran through his attorney.

The Board denied service connection for right and left knee, shoulder, and knee scars disabilities, as well as a compensable disability rating for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, arthritis of the cervical spine, cervical radiculopathy of the left arm, back disability, left elbow condition, left shoulder condition, left wrist condition, left hand condition, hypertension, and an initial rating of 10 percent for coronary arteriosclerosis prior to September 24, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral macular hemorrhage, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor. The claims for other disabilities were remanded for further development.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for anxiety, tinnitus, headaches, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for emphysema and pulmonary hypertension, finding that the Veteran's emphysema was caused by active service, including participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA), and that his pulmonary hypertension is secondary to his emphysema.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including tension headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board also denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's headache disability.