Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding it as likely as not attributable to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's hypertension and remanded an issue regarding a right lower extremity venous insufficiency.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and tinea pedis, granted a 10 percent disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and remanded claims for service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, bilateral metatarsalgia foot pain, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 100 percent rating effective September 6, 2021, due to symptoms more nearly approximating total occupational and social impairment.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, low back condition, COPD, brain condition, diabetes mellitus type II, GERD, heart condition, and hypertension, to obtain additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension. The issue of a compensable rating for hypothyroidism was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for right and left hip labral tears with associated cam deformity of the anterior femoral head / neck junction, hypertension, but denied service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal, and the Board dismissed all issues on appeal.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD and hypertension, but remanded the claim for service connection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a higher rating due to inadequate medical evidence.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20 percent rating for radiculopathy in both lower extremities and an initial 20 percent rating for left ankle degenerative arthritis, while denying a compensable rating for right hallux valgus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea, type II diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate, and hypertension. However, a 60 percent rating was granted for coronary artery disease effective May 24, 2023.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including whether it is secondary to service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history thereof requiring continuous medication.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it was treated during active service and the presumption of soundness applied.

The Board dismissed the appeal of proposals to sever service connection for ischemic heart disease, left forearm anterior scar, mid sternum scar, hypertension, and hypothyroidism due to a lack of justiciable case or controversy.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes, high blood pressure, a skin rash, and neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to additional development needed to identify specific toxic exposures during the Veteran's service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.