Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, finding that there was no evidence of worsening or increase in severity within the year prior to April 9, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claim for further development regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension and right and left hip disabilities based on limitation of extension, flexion, and abduction.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes, finding no evidence of a causal relationship between the disabilities and the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted the Veteran an initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as he has a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and requires continuous medication for control.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension based on the medical evidence showing blood pressure readings predominantly within the range for a 10 percent rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and CAD to conduct further development, including verifying potential exposure to toxic substances at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and hypertension as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or a direct causal relationship between the Veteran's military service and his current conditions.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of such pressures requiring continuous medication.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 14, 2016 and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status from the same date.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, joint pain, cyst, eczema, diarrhea, fatigue, high blood pressure, and tinnitus. The claims for acne, scars, acute pharyngitis, foot pain, headaches, and iliotibial band syndrome were remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, migraine headaches, bilateral pes planus, and thoracolumbar spine disability due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension, as the Veteran has a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication for control.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the potential service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically focusing on the roles of PTSD and CAD in aggravating other conditions that contributed to his death.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right knee, lung, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (psychiatric disability) claims while granting service connection for the psychiatric disability. The Board also denied increased ratings for various conditions including right ankle arthralgia, tinnitus, lumbosacral strain, and hypertension.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the etiology of the condition, including whether it had an onset in service or is otherwise attributable to service and whether it was caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a compensable initial rating and an earlier effective date for service connection for hypertension due to untimeliness of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) and lack of good cause.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for hypertension (HTN) from March 2, 2023, but no higher or earlier. The other claims were denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, left and right hip disorders, an acquired psychiatric disorder, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or related to active duty. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded for further examination.