Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and coronary artery disease (CAD), but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Board denied increased ratings for the neck, left wrist ganglion cyst, and left wrist scar; granted increased ratings for the bilateral CTS and hypertension for part of the periods of appeal; and remanded the issues of increased ratings for bilateral CTS with radiculopathy from June 20, 2022, and entitlement to a TDIU prior to June 20, 2022.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including Fournier's gangrene of the scrotum with loss of right testicle, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anal fistula, Hepatitis B & C, GERD, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, due to a need for additional development regarding herbicide agent and ionizing radiation exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension was denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent from September 1, 2008 to November 13, 2019, but a 40 percent rating was granted from November 13, 2019.

The Board granted a separate 30 percent disability rating for homonymous hemianopsia and a 50 percent disability rating for migraine headaches, while denying an increased rating for hypertension. The Veteran was also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The appeal for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted, but the appeals for diabetes mellitus II, high blood pressure, and Schatzki's ring esophagus were denied. The veteran's late appeal request was not accepted due to untimeliness.

The appeal for a compensable evaluation for service-connected hypertension was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative, and thus dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his causes of death were not related to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding it manifested to a compensable degree within one year of the Veteran's separation from service. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, dry eye syndrome, low back disability, right hand disabilities, and right knee disability. The tinnitus claim was remanded.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for chronic diarrhea and service connection for hypertension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, lumbosacral strain claimed as musculoskeletal - mid/lower back (thoracolumbar spine) conditions, and erectile dysfunction to obtain additional medical opinions.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension due to a need for additional evidence, including VA examination with opinion and SSA records.

The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and the claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, a heart disability, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic kidney disease. A 70 percent rating was also granted for depressive disorder with anxious distress from February 10, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and remanded claims related to a low back disability, bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome, and other conditions due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for hypertension and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient evidence of record to properly rate the disabilities.

The Board denied a disability rating greater than 10 percent for hypertension as the Veteran's diastolic pressure did not predominantly reach 110 or more, and systolic pressure did not predominantly reach 200 or more.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.