Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric condition and diabetes, to ensure that all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the claims file.

The Board denied a rating higher than 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, granted a separate rating for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and denied a compensable rating for hypothyroidism.

The Board denied increased ratings for larynx cancer, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. A 10 percent rating was granted for hypertension, but the claims for colon cancer with residuals and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and a disability rating of 10 percent, but no more, for GERD effective August 20, 2024.

The appeal for the issues of PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and sinusitis are dismissed as a matter of law. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, both of which are found to be proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and bilateral pes planus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and posttraumatic stress disorder due to a pre-decisional error by the AOJ, specifically the failure to notify the Veteran of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the cause of death to obtain a complete TERA memorandum and a VA examination opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for kidney disease and hypertension to obtain additional evidence and a more thorough medical opinion.

The Board denied increased ratings for posttraumatic and tension headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, and remanded several claims related to radiculopathy, ankle, thumb, and tinnitus. An effective date of May 3, 2019, was granted for the grant of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the femoral nerve.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for service-connected hypertension and service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, hearing loss, and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea based on their etiological relationship to the Veteran's active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for OSA, bilateral pes planus, hypertension, migraines headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of adequate medical evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for service-connected hypertension, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The appeal for service connection for high blood pressure was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing and no properly substituted individual to continue the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure with ICD placement, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, tinnitus, sinus tachycardia, and cardiomyopathy. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.

The Board granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and gout. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as the condition did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, was not incurred in service, and is not attributable to a disease, injury, or event of service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension, as well as entitlement to a special monthly pension, due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service exposure to herbicide agents.