Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension on a direct basis as there was no evidence of the disability during active service or within one year of separation, and no competent medical evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for cerebrovascular accident (CVA) to ensure proper examination and evidence are considered.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating or an earlier effective date.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and bilateral retinopathy as secondary to hypertension pursuant to the PACT Act, while remanding other claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a G6PD deficiency, remanded claims for hypertension, heart condition, and prostate condition.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal 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 during the period on appeal.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic readings predominantly 110 or more, nor systolic readings predominantly 200 or more during the appeal period.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, hypertension, and alcoholic liver disease. The claims for service connection for dental/oral disability, broken nose, degenerative arthritis/rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, sinusitis, higher ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, hypertension, and alcoholic liver disease were remanded.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the Veteran and is dismissed.

The Board granted a 60 percent disability rating for xerosis with dry skin due to hypothyroidism, effective August 10, 2022, but denied an initial compensable disability rating for hypothyroidism and remanded claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2 and remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension (HTN) and DM2, as secondary to HTN due to a need for further evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tension headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and a heart condition to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tension headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and a heart condition to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism, both due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. Other claims were either dismissed or remanded for further evidence.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act, but denied service connection for a skin rash and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, headaches, and other conditions as the evidence did not support a finding that these disabilities were incurred in or caused by service, to include due to exposure to an herbicide agent.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding its nature and etiology.

The Board granted readjudication of the issue of whether the Appellant's character of discharge is a bar to entitlement to VA benefits, exclusive of health care and related benefits authorized under Chapter 17, Title 38, United States Code. The other issues were remanded for further development.