Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and chose to pursue subsequently filed supplemental claims for the same conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss or right ear hearing loss, an evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for headaches, or an evaluation in excess of 10 percent disabling for sinus bradycardia/sinus arrhythmia. The claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, hypertension, keratosis pilaris (skin condition), neck pain, and allergies/sinus condition were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for kidney failure, hypertension, and joint pain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for skin cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis based on presumptive exposure to herbicides. Peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities was also granted due to their relationship with the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of hypertension due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claims for service connection for a right foot disability, tonsil disability to include chronic laryngitis, and hypertension are now moot due to prior grants by the AOJ.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, as well as increased ratings for various disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and he is entitled to a TDIU. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation from October 19, 2021.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted, and a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD beginning November 11, 2020, was also granted.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is granted under the PACT Act, but other conditions are remanded for further review.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II and service connection for GERD, while denying increased ratings for lung cancer, hypertension, and hearing loss, among other issues.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to correct duty-to-assist errors and obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, migraines/headaches, and hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's period of active duty service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension and remanded claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as remanded certain issues.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for essential hypertension, bilateral keratoconjunctivitis sicca, pancreatic issues, interstitial lung disease, respiratory bronchial problems, and bilateral tinnitus due to a pre-decisional error in not attempting to reschedule VA examinations.

Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted due to his service-connected hypertension being an underlying, contributing cause to his cardiorespiratory arrest.

The appeal resulted in the denial of service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety, and head and left leg scars. The claim for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was reopened but not granted on the merits.

The Board denied service connection for a prostate condition, hypertension, a gunshot wound to the head, a scar associated with a gunshot wound to the head, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD.