Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's hypertension, as it is manifested by a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication for control.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension effective August 10, 2022, based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension based on systolic pressure readings predominantly at or above 160 mm/Hg.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection of diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and hypothyroidism based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, left lower extremity restless leg syndrome, and right lower extremity restless leg syndrome. The claim for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches was denied, as well as the evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right lower extremity medial and lateral plantar nerve neuropathy, and radiculopathy of sciatic nerve.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for carotid artery disease due to multiple pre-decisional duty to assist errors and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for a deviated septum, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an in-service injury. The claim for hypertension was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Vietnam.

The Board denied higher initial ratings for cervical strain, right shoulder strain, left knee strain with shin splints, and right knee strain with shin splints. However, it granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome and a 10 percent rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Service connection was also granted for major depressive disorder, recurrent episode, mild and generalized anxiety disorder (claimed as ADHD) and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and a compensable disability rating for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and a higher initial disability rating of 20 percent for hypertension, but denied a higher initial (compensable) disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor. The claims for hypertension, kidney failure, and knee pain/weakness were remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's left knee disability (painful limitation of motion and patellar subluxation) but denied a higher rating for hypertension. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for TDIU, DEA eligibility, and an increased rating for sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for high blood pressure, to include hypertension, and migraines. The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for his right foot callus but had other claims denied.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and all claims were dismissed.

The Board denied increased ratings for hypertension, coronary artery disease and stable angina, and diabetes mellitus type II but granted separate evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities.

The Board denied an evaluation higher than 30 percent for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome with functional abdominal pain syndrome and remanded several other issues related to service connection.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a heart disability, and a right eye disability other than cataract but granted service connection for a right eye cataract due to the Veteran's exposure to non-ionizing radiation in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus II, heart disease, hypertension, and a skin/rash disorder as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were related to his military service.