Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical evidence.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for hypertension and the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for celiac disease, rectal bleeding, erectile deformity (other than erectile dysfunction), high blood pressure, and chest pain to the VA Regional Office for issuance of a Statement of the Case.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) to obtain additional medical evidence.

The appeals for service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), hypothyroidism, and ischemic heart disease are dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, as it met the criteria for a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and required continuous medication for control.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection for depressive disorder, GERD, and hypertension from September 16, 2015.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss, granted reinstatement of a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension, and denied a compensable disability rating for dry skin of the hands. The Board also denied increased ratings for left knee strain resulting in limited flexion and extension.

The Board denied the veteran's attempts to appeal rating decisions that denied service connection for various conditions and reduced his evaluation, as the appeals were not timely filed.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand, while the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic sinusitis, and other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected hypertension, as there was no evidence showing diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart condition, hypertension, right shoulder and arm condition, and left hip condition as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred during or related to the Veteran's period of active service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, coronary artery disease, and hypertension was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, sinusitis, and neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as they arose during a period of service determined to be under conditions other than honorable. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II, to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the April 2025 rating decisions.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and OSA but denied service connection for hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, right hip pain (secondary to knee disabilities), left ankle disability, and right ankle disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic sinusitis, and a vision disability to provide the Veteran with proper notice of his right to a hearing.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease/cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure as further medical evidence is needed.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), left restless leg syndrome, right restless leg syndrome, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right ankle disability, right ankle scar, and hypertension. The Board also remanded several claims for further development.