Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, joint deterioration, right knee condition, left knee condition, right shoulder (torn rotator cuff) condition, and left shoulder (torn ligament) condition to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD and major depressive disorder, an earlier effective date for TDIU due to service-connected conditions, and a compensable rating for hypertension. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and coronary artery disease were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction due to the Veteran's service-connected CAD and denied an earlier effective date for hypertension, while remanding other issues.

The Board granted an increased initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD but denied evaluations in excess of 10% for tension headaches and in excess of 30% for IBS, and denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The claims for additional service connections were remanded.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD and denied an earlier effective date. The claims for service connection for various conditions were remanded.

The Board granted readjudication of the claim for service connection for hypertension based on new and relevant evidence, but remanded the issue to obtain a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and hepatitis C as there was no evidence of functional impairment sufficient to warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, as her service-connected disabilities did not necessitate regular assistance from another person. The claim for housebound criteria was dismissed as it had already been granted in a previous decision.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension based on the evidence of record at the time of the July 2025 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and remanded claims for a disability manifested by shortness of breath, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and left lower neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his respiratory disorder, allergic rhinitis, chronic headaches, hypertension, and middle back sprain did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including gastrointestinal issues, foot problems, ED, hemorrhoids, hernia, hypertension, nerve conditions in the lower extremities, shoulder and thumb issues, except for right ear hearing loss which was granted.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than April 24, 2024, for the award of service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to readjudicate claims for service connection for bradycardia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, emphysema, hypothyroidism, polypectomy, prostate cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis as new and relevant evidence was not received. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for depressive disorder with anxiety and insomnia, but denied an initial compensable rating for dental teeth seven, eight, and nine. The issues of service connection for hypertension and left ear hearing loss were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension, TDIU, and service connection for various secondary conditions due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD, as well as the claim for a higher initial rating for right knee disability and TDIU prior to May 10, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence linking his death to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder, and hypertension. The claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.