Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, type II, premature atrial contraction, and prostate cancer as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease as secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but denied service connection for hyperlipidemia.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, with diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy, coronary artery disease with cardiac stent status-post acute myocardial infarction, and hypertension under the PACT Act, effective February 13, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a basis other than the PACT Act, dismissed an appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD, and denied several other claims including earlier effective dates for ED, SMC, and headaches.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea, as there was no evidence of a current disability or an in-service injury. The claims for hypertension, bilateral ankle disability, left knee disability, low back disability, and lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis and liver condition, granted a 10 percent rating for costochondritis, and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted an increased initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as the Veteran's symptomatology most nearly approximated the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and hypertension, finding that both conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's military service. The claims for traumatic brain injury, syncopal episodes, headaches, and loss of sense of smell were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 20 percent rating assigned for hypertension, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that a 20 percent rating was warranted until November 15, 2024.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for service-connected hypertension but denied a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted initial ratings of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine, and 10 percent for left hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome (both impairment and limitation of extension), as well as an initial rating of 10 percent for hypertension. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board remands the service connection claims for a back disorder and hypertension due to an inadequate VA opinion.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the entire skeletal system (other than cervical spine, right shoulder, bilateral hands, and left foot), a left knee condition (other than arthritis), and other specific joints. The claims were not granted.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding outstanding private medical records.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20% rating for Type II diabetes mellitus and a 10% rating for laryngeal cancer residuals, effective November 14, 2020. The Board also granted a 30% rating for dysphagia and a separate 10% rating for neck scar residuals under 7804.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial evaluation of various conditions as the December 2021 VA Form 10182 was not filed timely.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability but denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a headache disability, and hypertension. The claim for vertigo was remanded.

The Board grants service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), degenerative joint disease of the left hip, and degenerative joint disease of the right hip.,The Board grants service connection for bilateral tinea pedis.,The Board denies service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).