Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board remands the claim for service connection of hypertension to obtain a more thorough medical examination and opinion, as previous opinions were found inadequate.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20 percent evaluation for service-connected bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction effective June 23, 2022, and denied increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension (on a basis other than the PACT Act) due to the evidence being in approximate balance as to whether it manifested within one year following active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, as there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the aggravation element of a secondary service connection claim.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypertension disabilities as there was no credible evidence that the conditions began during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty training (INACDUTRA).

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for hypertension and granted an initial 30 percent evaluation for vertigo, but no higher. The claim for service connection for heat stroke was also denied.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, a compensable rating for bilateral gynecomastia associated with hypertension, a compensable rating for bilateral tinea pedis, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for hypertension, as the evidence did not support a finding that his blood pressure met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The appeal was granted, restoring service connection for atrial fibrillation (AFIB) effective August 21, 2019. The claim for an earlier effective date for hypertension was denied.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension based on the Veteran's history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and the need for continuous medication.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as there is no diagnosis of hypertension.

The Board remands the case for an additional VA opinion regarding the likely etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, as the previous opinions provided were found to be inadequate.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding VA examination scheduling.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including hypertension, back disability, and various musculoskeletal issues, but remanded the claims for shin splints and a penile condition for further development.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with dissociative disorder, alcohol dependence, and cannabis abuse. The claims for sleep apnea or any other sleep disorder, obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, hypertension, tension headaches, patellofemoral pain syndrome of both knees, thoracolumbar scoliosis, and upper back and neck pain were denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted restoration of a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension, while dismissing appeals for compensable ratings for certain surgical scars and maxillary sinusitis. The Board also remanded several issues including service connection for residuals of left varicocelectomy, to include a hydrocele, and other disability ratings.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, secondary to a service-connected back condition. The claims for cellulitis and hypertension were denied, while the claims for left and right knee conditions were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back disability.

The Board granted a rating of 80 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's service-connected chronic kidney disease (CKD) effective February 22, 2021, and denied other claims.