Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

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

The Board denied the Veteran's August 2023 Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ) as it was the incorrect form to file when seeking to reopen previously denied claimed disorders.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and renal failure due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Thailand. The claims for hearing loss, skin rashes, hepatitis C, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, right knee disability, back disability, HTN, and ED due to deficiencies in the evidence of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension as the evidence did not show that his blood pressure met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee condition and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure) for an adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it did not originate in service or until years thereafter, and is not otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral foot condition, hypertension, and a compensable evaluation for migraine prior to May 15, 2023. However, the effective date of January 21, 2016 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension and remanded the service connection claim for a respiratory disability as secondary to hypertension.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension as the Veteran's blood pressure did not more closely approximate diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more during the appeal period.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, initial compensable ratings, and other benefits due to insufficient evidence of entitlement prior to the assigned dates.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, nor systolic pressure of 160 or more.

The Board remands the issues for further development, including obtaining a new TERA memorandum and appropriate VA opinions to determine if the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his service exposure.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including nerve and psychiatric conditions, as well as hypertension, finding no evidence of a direct link to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension as there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed in-service disease or injury and the current disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension, upper respiratory disorder, right wrist disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and her active service.