Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to a failure to timely file the required form within one year of the rating decision.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's diastolic pressure was predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure was predominantly 200 or more during the period on appeal.

The Board remands the claims for readjudication due to new and relevant evidence being received.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy in both the left and right lower extremities but denied an increased rating for diabetes mellitus II with diabetic nephropathy, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also granted.

The Board denied increased ratings for tension headaches with migraine variants and lumbosacral strain with retrolisthesis, compression fracture L1 and degenerative disc disease, but granted a 20 percent rating for left ankle tendonitis status post fracture. The Board also granted service connection for a left knee disorder as secondary to the service-connected conditions and for gastroesophageal reflux disease and cervical spine disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral upper extremity of lower radicular group neuropathy due to insufficient evidence supporting a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypertension, as the evidence did not establish that he would have been entitled to service connection had the Project CHECO report been available at the time of the prior denial.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Several other claims were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no evidence of a current disability or sufficient symptoms to warrant a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran. The other claims were remanded for further evidence.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for acute mild traumatic brain injury.

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.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for hypertension and service connection for sexual dysfunction, and remanded the claim for service connection for embolism.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia and hypertension as the evidence did not support a current disability or a link to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension based on evidence showing a history of diastolic blood pressure elevated to predominantly 100 or more.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding no evidence of a current qualifying disability. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and peripheral neuropathies.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for COPD, PVD, and the cause of death due to a need for an examination to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's service and these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for an upper respiratory disability and denied increased ratings for PTSD, CFS, and other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, a TDIU, and increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD with neurocognitive impairment. The claim for service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act.