Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claim for a left knee disability for further development of the evidence.

The appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The appeal as to an initial compensable rating for hypertension based on a November 2022 VA Form 10182 is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, as there was no evidence to support a higher rating.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for service-connected hypertension, as the Veteran's diastolic blood pressure was predominantly 100 or more without medication.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, left foot peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, and hypertension, effective from November 2, 2022. Other claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, secondary to PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, and a gallbladder disability as there is no evidence of current disabilities.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, right hip degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, hypertension, enlarged liver, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, fever sores, and a compromised immune system, to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, prostate disorder, and diabetes mellitus due to further development needed.

The Board denied service connection for a foot condition, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, back condition, and high blood pressure as the evidence did not support current disabilities or in-service incurrences.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, low back disability, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral shin splints to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for multiple conditions due to inadequate medical opinions and a duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, renal failure, and hypertension as there is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service or toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating for tinnitus or a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was also denied as there was no current diagnosis of PTSD or other mental health condition.

The Board remands all the issues for further development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and providing additional forms to the Veteran.

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss disability but granted an initial 20 percent rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome. Service connection was denied for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and sinusitis.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for left and right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, glaucoma, as well as erectile dysfunction, vertigo, syncope, fatigue, hypertension, prostate cancer, and a heart disability due to the grant of service connection in an August 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension from February 15, 2024, and a 70 percent rating for PTSD from November 30, 2021.

The Veteran was granted a 10 percent initial rating for hypertension, effective July 5, 2018.