Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, hypertension/high blood pressure, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ, and effective dates for hypertension and ischemic cerebrovascular accident residuals.

The Board granted increased initial disability ratings of 30 percent for the left and right foot injuries with degenerative joint disease, a noncompensable rating for hammer toe of the right fourth toe, and effective dates of June 13, 2013, for service connection for migraines, hypertension, and right and left foot injuries with degenerative joint disease. The claim for an earlier effective date for a skin condition was denied.

The Board denied service connection for various disorders, including hypertension, traumatic brain injury, and multiple joint and foot disorders, as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis at any time during the pendency of the claims.

The Board remands the claims for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent from November 5, 2012, and in excess of 30 percent from June 22, 2020, for coronary artery disease (CAD) with chronic angina and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings due to the Veteran's withdrawal of certain claims, and denied service connection for sciatica of the left lower extremity.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to an unclear VA examination report.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left ankle, right ankle, left knee, right knee, and hypertension to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but dismissed claims for a cardiovascular disability, hypertension, left and right knee conditions. The respiratory condition claim was remanded.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and remanded the claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain, right ankle sprain with residual intermittent pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), erectile dysfunction (ED), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), plantar fasciitis, and left leg nerve disorder.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, and major depressive disorder (MDD), as the Veteran's psychiatric impairment began during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension and service connection for sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to further development needed.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for GERD, TDIU, and secondary service connection for anemia and hypertension to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board denied service connection for hypercholesterolemia and remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran was granted a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on entitlement to SMC(l) for being so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, effective December 17, 2010.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, high blood pressure, and tinnitus due to a need for further development.