Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension, as the evidence did not show that his diastolic pressure was predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure was predominantly 160 or more.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues for further development.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it is not etiologically related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied initial ratings in excess of the assigned percentages for OSA, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and irritable colon syndrome. Service connection was also denied for chronic fatigue syndrome and a respiratory disorder.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, Type 2 due to a lack of evidence supporting in-service incurrence or aggravation. The claims for a heart condition and bilateral foot conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and increased the rating for obstructive sleep apnea to 50 percent, while denying service connection for hypertension and other claims.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent, but not higher, for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, a headache disability, and tinnitus due to the lack of evidence showing current diagnoses. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disability were remanded for further examination.

The Board granted service connection for migraines and hypertension, while denying a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The claims for erectile dysfunction and bilateral hearing loss were remanded.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral restless leg syndrome, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service or any incident of service.

The Board grants service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board remands all service connection claims for additional development, including obtaining a TERA memorandum and new medical opinions.

The appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded due to incomplete research on potential herbicide exposure and missing mental health records.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's TBI disability.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, to include pulmonary hypertension, asbestosis, pleural plaques, and obstructive and restrictive lung diseases, due to inadequate VA examination and opinion.

The Board grants service connection for headaches as the evidence supports a direct link to the Veteran's active military service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied a compensable rating for pseudofollicular barbae and remanded claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and gout due to the need for further evidence.