Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of hypertension before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of death and burial benefits due to a lack of medical opinion regarding the Veteran's exposure at Camp Lejeune, which could impact his eligibility for these benefits.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that his current diagnosis is related to exposure to radar radiation during active duty service.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional medical opinions and evidence, as there are pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits is granted for headaches. Bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are denied, and residuals of a head contusion and hemorrhoids are remanded for further examination. Service connection for asthma remains pending.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic kidney disease and hypertension has been granted, with effective dates based on the date of receipt of his claims. The effective date for chronic kidney disease is November 16, 2023, which was one year prior to VA receiving his ITF.

Service connection for GERD is granted and a 10% rating for hypertension is granted.,Disfiguring scars of the face secondary to chloracne are granted with a 30% rating from August 6, 2020. A separate 20% rating for painful scars of the face secondary to chloracne is granted. From June 19, 2025, a higher rating for disfiguring scars of the face and painful scars of the right groin secondary to chloracne are denied.,An increased 20% rating for chloracne is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and headaches has been granted. The claim for hypertension was denied, but the Board has remanded it to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted an initial 10 percent rating, effective August 10, 2022. The decision is based on the Veteran's history of diastolic blood pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) memoranda. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a new TERA memorandum considering all toxic exposures the Veteran was subject to as an aviation machinist mate/jet engine mechanic.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date for hypertension, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to his withdrawal of the claim. The issue of service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, neck strain, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps, shave bumps, or ingrown hairs) as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Veteran's tinnitus was assigned the maximum schedular rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right knee disability, hypertension, headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a sleep disorder due to an error in providing notice of the right to a hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, hypertension, DMII, hypothyroidism, and skin condition are related to his active-duty service. However, further development is needed for the claims of erectile dysfunction and skin condition due to potential exposure to toxins during service.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for diabetes and hypertension, warranting readjudication. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development including a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment from March 29, 2012, to April 23, 2025. The Board granted a TDIU during this period.

The Board has decided that service connection for a heart condition is granted. However, the claim of service connection for hypertension is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.