Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for left shoulder strain and impingement syndrome and mild obstructive lung disease, but denied an increased rating for hypertension. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a heart condition and remanded claims for colon cancer and scar tissue surgery due to insufficient evidence of in-service exposure.

The Board denied the claims for accrued benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for service connection for the cause of death, and a nonservice-connected pension.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and bleeding of the eyes as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status prior to October 10, 2014, as the Veteran did not meet the threshold requirements for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board denied increased ratings for hypertension and hemorrhoids but granted service connection for diabetes mellitus as secondary to hemorrhoids.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis, respiratory disorder (shortness of breath), low back pain (lumbar spine disorder), erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD, hypertension as secondary to PTSD, tremors as secondary to PTSD, and migraines as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, while claims for other conditions were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, higher initial ratings, and service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension as there was no evidence showing that his blood pressure readings met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and kidney disease, while denying service connection for a low back disability, hip pain, and a neurobehavioral disorder. The claim for a gastrointestinal disability was remanded for further consideration.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims for service connection for dizzy spells, twitching, and tremors or shakes.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, right elbow disability, sleep apnea, and gout on a direct basis.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension were etiologically related to active duty service.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that it is etiologically related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and a bilateral eye condition. The back, bilateral hip, hypertension, GERD, migraine disorder, penile condition, and sleep apnea claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, sinusitis, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease with hypertensive renal disease. The Board also denied a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied increased ratings for hypertension, major depressive disorder with anxious distress, and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a higher rating.