Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for residuals of a stroke and right-side hemiparesis, denied a compensable initial rating for hypertension, granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, and dismissed entitlement to SMC based on housebound status as moot.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as it did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that it was incurred in or caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 80 percent for his kidney disability and remanded claims for service connection for masses on colon and spots on liver.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to a duty to assist error in the prior VA examination.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 17, 2021 for the grant of entitlement to individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and restored a 50 percent rating for other unspecified anxiety disorder and a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for eczema and remanded claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, sleep apnea, IVDS to include as secondary to a right knee disability, left ankle disability, and right knee disability.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus, type I and II, right foot osteoarthritis, headaches, steatosis, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the need to verify the Veteran's service in Thailand.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, a back disability (chronic lower back pain), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a right knee disability (chronic right knee issues) as the evidence did not support a finding of a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for hypertension, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back condition, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, residuals of prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the evidence supports a diagnosis within one year of separation from active duty.

The appeal for service connection for high blood pressure/hypertension was dismissed due to the untimely VA Form 10182.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors related to the PACT Act.