Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to a procedural defect related to concurrent appeals.

The appeal for evaluation of IVDS and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was dismissed, while TDIU was granted due to the combined effects of service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities at least as likely as not result in his needing the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus granting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for hypertension, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the service connection claim for hypertension to obtain a TERA opinion regarding its relationship to the Veteran's military service, including his presumed toxic exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and vision impairment due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active duty.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability, including obesity as an intermediary step.

The Board granted service connection for a right and left upper extremity nerve disorder as secondary to the service-connected cervical spine disability, but remanded the claim for hypertension due to an incomplete medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence did not support a compensable rating for sinusitis or hypertension, and there was no current diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome related to service.

The Board granted the reinstatement of a 20 percent rating for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, as well as a 10 percent rating for hypertension, effective February 9, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus II and hypertension, both linked to herbicide exposure during active service. The claim for syncope was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, as there was no evidence of onset during service or within one year of separation from service, and no other evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type 2, arthritis of the right hand, residuals of metacarpal fracture of the 4th digit of the right hand, and nerve damage of the right wrist as secondary to a service-connected disability. The claim for a compensable evaluation for the service-connected fracture of the 5th digit of the right hand was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a lumbar spine disability, aneurysm and residuals secondary to hypertension, and remanded the claim for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension to ensure that there is a complete record upon which to decide the Veteran's claims, including verifying his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's liver disability is granted, while diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and sleep apnea are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension on a direct basis prior to August 10, 2022 was granted. Other claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, thrombocytopenia, and obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than August 10, 2022, for the grant of service connection for hypertension and HHD under the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability.